United India Insurance Company Limited vs Smt Sobhana & Ors

ik-90281032 Delhi High Court 23 February 2026 • 13 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (5)

Mahua Kalra Counsel Appellant Ramya S. Goel Counsel Respondent Sanya Sharma Counsel Respondent Shivam Goel Counsel Respondent Ved Vyas Tripathi Counsel Appellant

Parties (5)

United India Insurance Company Limited Appellant Ravi Respondent Shobhna Appellant Smt Sobhana Respondent Virender Appellant

Case Significance

United India Insurance Company Limited vs Smt Sobhana & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated February 23, 2026 (citation: ik-90281032). Four connected motor accident appeals arose from a road accident involving a motorcycle and a Scooty, with cross-appeals by the insurance company and claimants. The Court reassessed compensation, finding 20% contributory negligence by the Scooty rider, and enhanced the total compensation to Rs 3,46,525/- and Rs 2,18,400/- respectively for the two claimants. Enhanced compensation with 9% interest was directed to be deposited within four weeks. The case was heard by Justice Anish Dayal. Counsel appearing: Mahua Kalra (counsel for appellant), Ramya S. Goel (counsel for respondent), Sanya Sharma (counsel for respondent), Shivam Goel (counsel for respondent), Ved Vyas Tripathi (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Four connected motor accident appeals arose from a road accident involving a motorcycle and a Scooty, with cross-appeals by the insurance company and claimants. The Court reassessed compensation, finding 20% contributory negligence by the Scooty rider, and enhanced the total compensation to Rs 3,46,525/- and Rs 2,18,400/- respectively for the two claimants. Enhanced compensation with 9% interest was directed to be deposited within four weeks.

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