National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sanjay & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 12 Jan 2018 · 2018:DHC:350
R.K. Gauba
MAC App. No. 894/2012
2018:DHC:350
civil appeal_dismissed

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The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 11,26,018 compensation to the claimant for permanent disability caused by negligent driving.

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MAC App. No. 894/2012 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 12th January, 2018
MAC.APP. 894/2012
NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. ..... Appellant
Through: Mr. Pradeep Gaur, Advocate with Mr. Himanshu Joshi, Advocate
VERSUS
SANJAY & ORS ..... Respondents
Through: Mr. Santosh Chaurihaa, Advocate with Mr. M.A. Khan, Adv. &
Mr. Minendra Singh, Advocate
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.K.GAUBA
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)

1. The first respondent was the claimant before the motor accident claims tribunal in accident claim case (MACT No.942/10/07), instituted on 14.03.2008, seeking compensation for the injuries suffered in a motor vehicular accident that had occurred on 31.10.2007, involving negligent driving of water tanker bearing registration No.DL-1GB-3548, admittedly insured against third party risk for the period in question with the appellant (the insurer). The tribunal held that the injuries had been sustained and consequently the claimant had been rendered permanently disabled due to negligence on the part of the driver of the water tanker. It awarded compensation in the total sum of Rs.11,26,018/-, calculating it thus:- 2018:DHC:350

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Sl.No.                            Head                 Amount (in Rs.)       │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│      1.      Loss of income for 12 months                         42,192/-   │
│      2.      Future medical expenses                              50,000/-   │
│      3       Loss of future income, etc.                       7,08,826/-    │
│      4.      Special diet                                         50,000/-   │
│      5.      Conveyance                                           25,000/-   │
│      6.      Pain and sufferings and trauma                    1,00,000/-    │
│      7.      Loss of amenities & enjoyment of life             1,50,000/-    │
│                                                Total          11,26,018/-    │
│ 2.        The tribunal directed the insurer to pay the aforesaid amount      │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

8. The parties are directed to appear before the tribunal on 26th February, 2018.

9. The appeal is disposed of in above terms. R.K.GAUBA, J. JANUARY 12, 2018 vk