Neeru Devi & Ors vs Narender Yadav & Ors (National ...
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Case Significance
Neeru Devi & Ors vs Narender Yadav & Ors (National ... is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 19, 2026 (citation: ik-88545316). The claimants appealed seeking enhancement of a motor accident compensation award of Rs 14,18,100 for the deaths of Payal Srivastava and Dushyant Kumar, who were killed when their scooter was hit by a speeding truck near Anand Vihar on 19 September 2012. The court recalculated compensation by applying the correct multiplier, adding future prospects at 40%, and enhancing heads including loss of estate and funeral expenses. The compensation was enhanced by Rs 14,89,100 to a total of Rs 29,07,20 The case was heard by Justice Anish Dayal. Counsel appearing: Archana Gaur (counsel for respondent), Pankaj Gupta (counsel for appellant), Vikas Kumar (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The claimants appealed seeking enhancement of a motor accident compensation award of Rs 14,18,100 for the deaths of Payal Srivastava and Dushyant Kumar, who were killed when their scooter was hit by a speeding truck near Anand Vihar on 19 September 2012. The court recalculated compensation by applying the correct multiplier, adding future prospects at 40%, and enhancing heads including loss of estate and funeral expenses. The compensation was enhanced by Rs 14,89,100 to a total of Rs 29,07,200 with 9% interest from the date of filing.
What was the outcome of Neeru Devi & Ors vs Narender Yadav & Ors (National ...?
The claimants appealed seeking enhancement of a motor accident compensation award of Rs 14,18,100 for the deaths of Payal Srivastava and Dushyant Kumar, who were killed when their scooter was hit by a...
Judgment
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