Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR
Khushwant Singh – Appellant
Versus
Kashmir Singh – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
YASHVIR SINGH RATHOR, J.
1. This judgment shall dispose of aforesaid two appeals which have been instituted against the Award dated 14.09.2001.
2. The appeal bearing FAO No.1841 of 2001 has been instituted against the Award dated 14.09.2001 passed in MACT case No.41 of 2000 by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Kurukshetra in a petition under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, vide which a sum of Rs.3,09,000/- has been awarded as compensation to the claimant/appellant on account of injuries suffered by him in the accident which took place on account of rash and negligent driving on the part of respondent No.1 while driving offending truck bearing No.HR-01-7509, owned by respondent No.2 and insured with respondent No.3 and all the respondents have been held liable to pay compensation jointly and severally along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum.
3. The appeal bearing FAO No.1842 of 2001, has been instituted against the Award dated 14.09.2001 passed in MACT case No.39 of 2000 by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Kurukshetra in a petition under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, vide which a sum of Rs.37,000/- has been awarded as compensation to the claimant/appe
In motor accident claims, compensation must be just and reasonable. Appellate courts are empowered to re-evaluate compensation when the lower forum fails to correctly assess income, ignores future pr....
Compensation in motor accident cases must be just and reasonable, calculated by incorporating future prospects, applying appropriate multipliers based on age, and providing for both pecuniary and non....
Compensation awarded for personal injuries must consider actual medical expenses, and future loss claims cannot be inherited post-death unless directly linked to the injury.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
