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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
VIRENDER SINGH
Ram Lal – Appellant
Versus
Narain Singh (deceased) – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. jurisdiction and introduction of case. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. factual background of the accident and resultant injuries. (Para 5) |
| 3. respondents' counterarguments and claims. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 12) |
| 4. evidence presented by the claimant. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 5. determination of compensation. (Para 24 , 25 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
| 6. conclusion and order for enhanced compensation. (Para 35 , 36 , 37 , 38) |
JUDGMENT :
Virender Singh, J.
Appellant Ram Lal, has filed the present appeal, under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as amended upto date, (hereinafter referred to as the ‘M.V. Act’), against the award dated 31.12.2012, passed by learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bilaspur H.P., (hereinafter referred to as the ‘learned MACT’), in MAC Petition No.19 of 2009, titled as Ram Lal Versus Narain Singh & Another.
2. By way of award dated 31.12.2012, the learned MACT has allowed the claim petition filed by the appellant, by awarding a sum of Rs.29,000/-, along with interest, at the rate of 7.5% per annum, from the date of filing the petition till the amount is deposited with the learned MACT.
3. During the pendency of the lis before this court, owner of the truck Shri Narain S
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A claimant in a motor accident case is entitled to just compensation, which may exceed the claimed amount, ensuring the award reflects the injury's nature and financial impact.
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The court affirmed that the Insurance Company is liable for compensation despite the absence of a driving license for the driver, emphasizing the need for sufficient evidence to support claims agains....
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