National Insurance Company Ltd vs Maheshwari Devi & Ors
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Case Significance
National Insurance Company Ltd vs Maheshwari Devi & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 24, 2025 (citation: ik-87311774). Cross-appeals were filed by National Insurance Company and the claimant Maheshwari Devi against a motor accident compensation award of Rs 10,78,000 for the death of Manish Kumar, who died when his motorcycle struck a truck parked in the middle of the road in Sector-13, DSIIDC on 27.05.2017. The court enhanced the compensation to Rs 19,47,511, correcting the income assessment and adjusting heads of compensation. The insurance company was directed to deposit the balance enhanced amount within e The case was heard by Justice Prateek Jalan. Counsel appearing: Anshuman Bal (counsel for respondent), Hetu Arora Sethi (counsel for appellant), Sanidhya Kumar (counsel for appellant).
Summary
Cross-appeals were filed by National Insurance Company and the claimant Maheshwari Devi against a motor accident compensation award of Rs 10,78,000 for the death of Manish Kumar, who died when his motorcycle struck a truck parked in the middle of the road in Sector-13, DSIIDC on 27.05.2017. The court enhanced the compensation to Rs 19,47,511, correcting the income assessment and adjusting heads of compensation. The insurance company was directed to deposit the balance enhanced amount within eight weeks with 9% interest.
What was the outcome of National Insurance Company Ltd vs Maheshwari Devi & Ors?
Cross-appeals were filed by National Insurance Company and the claimant Maheshwari Devi against a motor accident compensation award of Rs 10,78,000 for the death of Manish Kumar, who died when his mot...
Judgment
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