New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Chhote Lal Prasad & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 24 Mar 2014 · 2014:DHC:1609
Suresh Kait
MAC.APP. 1190/2012
2014:DHC:1609
civil appeal_dismissed

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The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim, directing release of statutory deposit to insurer and balance compensation with interest to claimants as per the tribunal award.

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MAC.Appeal No. 1190/2012 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
JUDGMENT
delivered on: 24th March, 2014
MAC.APP. 1190/2012
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. ..... Appellant Represented by: Mr. J.P.N. Shahi, Adv.
Versus
CHHOTE LAL PRASAD & ORS ..... Respondents Represented by: Mr. Srikant Prasad and
Mr. Janme Jay, Advs.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURESH KAIT SURESH KAIT, J. (Oral)

1. In view of the detailed order passed today in MAC. Appeal NO. 152/2014, the present appeal is dismissed.

2. Consequently, the statutory amount be released in favour of the appellant and the remaining compensation amount with up-to-date interest accrued thereon be released in favour of the respondents / claimants in terms of award dated 18.08.2012 on taking necessary steps by them. CM. No. 19233/2012 Dismissed as infructuous.

SURESH KAIT, J. MARCH 24, 2014 Jg/RS