Ashish Sharma v. Raj Kumar & Ors.

Delhi High Court · 26 Sep 2017 · 2017:DHC:5862
R. K. Gauba
MAC Appeal No. 848/2010
2017:DHC:5862
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The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation awarded to a motor accident victim with 75% disability and directed the insurer to deposit the enhanced amount within thirty days.

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MAC Appeal No.848/2010 HIGH COURT OF DELHI
Date of Decision: 26th September, 2017 MAC APPEAL No. 848/2010
ASHISH SHARMA ..... Appellant
Through: Mr. Bhupesh Narula, Advocate with Mr. Yogesh Narula, Advocate
VERSUS
RAJ KUMAR & ORS. ..... Respondents
Through: Mr. Amit Gaur, Advocate for R-3.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.K.GAUBA
JUDGMENT
(ORAL)

1. The appellant, then 22 years old, suffered injuries in a motor vehicular accident that occurred on 18.10.2004 due to negligent driving of bus bearing registration No.DL-1PB-1850, admittedly insured against third party risk with the third respondent (insurer). On his accident claim case (Suit No.1227/2007), instituted on 04.04.2007, the tribunal, by its judgment dated 22.07.2010, awarded compensation in the total sum of Rs.5,75,900/- with interest @ eight per cent (8%) per annum, directing the insurer to pay with interest, calculating it thus:- 2017:DHC:5862

┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Sl.                           Head                        Amount in         │
│  No.                                                         (Rs.)           │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│      1.    Pain, shock and suffering                              20,000/-   │
│      2.    Expenditure on bills                                   12,500/-   │
│      3.    Compensation for disability of 75%                 4,28,400/-     │
│      4.    Conveyance and special diet                            15,000/-   │
│      5.    Loss of marriage prospects                             50,000/-   │
│      6.    Loss of amenities                                      50,000/-   │
│                                                   Total       5,75,900/-     │
│ 2.        At the hearing of the appeal seeking compensation, it is           │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

7. The insurer is directed to satisfy the enhanced award by requisite deposit with the tribunal within thirty days, making it available to be released to the claimant.

8. The appeal stands disposed of in above terms. R.K.GAUBA, J. SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 vk