Hari Niwas Sharma vs Raju & Ors (The Oriental Insurance ...

ik-20591420 Delhi High Court 19 February 2026 • 7 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (3)

Ananya Verma Counsel Appellant Diksha Verma Counsel Appellant J.P.N. Shahi Counsel Respondent

Parties (3)

The Oriental Insurance Company Limited Respondent Hari Niwas Sharma Appellant Raju Respondent

Case Significance

Hari Niwas Sharma vs Raju & Ors (The Oriental Insurance ... is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-20591420). The appellant, injured in a motorcycle-truck accident near Narela, Delhi in March 2010, appealed the MACT award of Rs 2,47,775 for injuries including a permanent fracture of the right shaft femur (42% disability). The Court substantially enhanced the compensation to Rs 24,75,775 by recalculating loss of earning capacity using the correct methodology based on age, disability, and income, and providing appropriate multiplier. Enhanced compensation with 9% interest per annum was directed to be d The case was heard by Justice Anish Dayal. Counsel appearing: Ananya Verma (counsel for appellant), Diksha Verma (counsel for appellant), J.P.N. Shahi (counsel for respondent).

Summary

The appellant, injured in a motorcycle-truck accident near Narela, Delhi in March 2010, appealed the MACT award of Rs 2,47,775 for injuries including a permanent fracture of the right shaft femur (42% disability). The Court substantially enhanced the compensation to Rs 24,75,775 by recalculating loss of earning capacity using the correct methodology based on age, disability, and income, and providing appropriate multiplier. Enhanced compensation with 9% interest per annum was directed to be deposited within four weeks, with structured FDR disbursement.

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