United India Insurance Co Ltd vs Nisha Yadav & Ors

ik-4459721 Delhi High Court 28 November 2024 • 12 min read

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Case Significance

United India Insurance Co Ltd vs Nisha Yadav & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 28, 2024 (citation: ik-4459721). Cross-appeals by the Insurance Company and claimants in a motor accident death claim of Satypal Singh. The Tribunal had awarded Rs 58,99,000 with 9% interest; the Insurance Company sought reduction while the claimants sought enhancement of non-pecuniary heads. The Court modified the total compensation to Rs 58,94,000 by adjusting non-pecuniary heads (Loss of Consortium enhanced to Rs 2,00,000, Loss of Estate revised to Rs 15,000, Funeral Expenses revised to Rs 15,000) while maintaining the to The case was heard by Justice Neena Bansal Krishna. Counsel appearing: Arun Yadav (counsel for respondent), Pankaj Sethi (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Cross-appeals by the Insurance Company and claimants in a motor accident death claim of Satypal Singh. The Tribunal had awarded Rs 58,99,000 with 9% interest; the Insurance Company sought reduction while the claimants sought enhancement of non-pecuniary heads. The Court modified the total compensation to Rs 58,94,000 by adjusting non-pecuniary heads (Loss of Consortium enhanced to Rs 2,00,000, Loss of Estate revised to Rs 15,000, Funeral Expenses revised to Rs 15,000) while maintaining the total dependency loss and 9% interest rate.

What was the outcome of United India Insurance Co Ltd vs Nisha Yadav & Ors?

Cross-appeals by the Insurance Company and claimants in a motor accident death claim of Satypal Singh. The Tribunal had awarded Rs 58,99,000 with 9% interest; the Insurance Company sought reduction wh...

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