The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd vs Sunita Tyagi & Ors

Case Significance

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd vs Sunita Tyagi & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 24, 2025 (citation: ik-146229009). Oriental Insurance Company appealed against a MACT award of Rs 23,54,000 in a fatal motor accident case where an ex-serviceman was killed when his motorcycle was hit by a truck near Mohan Nagar crossing. The Court recalculated compensation using the structured formula from Sarla Verma and National Insurance Company cases, adjusting the notional income, multiplier, and various heads of damages. The impugned award was enhanced with modifications to the apportionment and disbursement scheme. The case was heard by Justice Prateek Jalan. Counsel appearing: Gaurav Kumar Chauhan (counsel for respondent), Harhshita Pal (counsel for respondent), Pankaj Seth (counsel for appellant), Ranjeet Singh (counsel for respondent), Rudrakshi Gautam (counsel for respondent), Shubham Rajput (counsel for respondent).