Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd vs Mohd Nahid & Ors
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Counsel (3)
Case Significance
Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd vs Mohd Nahid & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-45107010). The Insurance Company appealed against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 30,02,139 with 10% interest in favour of a claimant who suffered severe injuries when the goods vehicle he was travelling in crashed due to rash driving. The Court re-examined the compensation applying the Shanti principles, modifying the interest rate from 10% to 9% per annum and enhancing certain heads of compensation. The award was modified with directions for deposit and disbursement of the enhanced amount The case was heard by Justice Prateek Jalan. Counsel appearing: Prerna Mehta (counsel for appellant), Ritik Singh (counsel for respondent), S.N. Parashar (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The Insurance Company appealed against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 30,02,139 with 10% interest in favour of a claimant who suffered severe injuries when the goods vehicle he was travelling in crashed due to rash driving. The Court re-examined the compensation applying the Shanti principles, modifying the interest rate from 10% to 9% per annum and enhancing certain heads of compensation. The award was modified with directions for deposit and disbursement of the enhanced amount.
What was the outcome of Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd vs Mohd Nahid & Ors?
The Insurance Company appealed against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award of Rs 30,02,139 with 10% interest in favour of a claimant who suffered severe injuries when the goods vehicle he was trave...
Judgment
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