Sarita Singh And Others vs Mohd Irfan And Others

ik-152861973 Delhi High Court 28 November 2024 • 8 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

J.A. Chaudhary Counsel Appellant Pankaj Seth Counsel Respondent

Parties (9)

National Insurance Company Ltd. Respondent Baby Lavaniya Appellant Jay Pal Singh Appellant Lucky @ Maan Singh Appellant Mohd. Irfan Respondent Sarita Singh Appellant Smt. Saroj Appellant Vinod Kumar Respondent Vishu @ Vaibhav Singh Appellant

Case Significance

Sarita Singh And Others vs Mohd Irfan And Others is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2024 (citation: ik-152861973). The family of a deceased road accident victim appealed against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs 1,76,000 under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Delhi High Court substantially enhanced the compensation to Rs 51,76,000, applying the Sarla Verma multiplier methodology, and apportioned shares among the wife, minor children, and parents with FDR protections for the minors. The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: J.A. Chaudhary (counsel for appellant), Pankaj Seth (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The family of a deceased road accident victim appealed against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs 1,76,000 under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Delhi High Court substantially enhanced the compensation to Rs 51,76,000, applying the Sarla Verma multiplier methodology, and apportioned shares among the wife, minor children, and parents with FDR protections for the minors.

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Source: Indian Kanoon (ik-152861973)