O R D E R

2. This appeal, by the insurer, is directed against an interim order passed by the High Court in the insurer’s appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act , 1988¹

4. By the impugned interim order, execution of the award beyond Rs.75,00,000/- has been stayed till the next date of hearing of the appeal.

5. The grievance of the insurer is that the registration number of the

Reason:

6. We are informed that during the pendency of the special leave petition, the father of the deceased-victim has passed away.

8. In such view of the matter and having regard to the fact that the appeal is pending, we dispose of this appeal by directing as follows: -

(ii) Rs.8,00,000/- each shall be paid in favour of the claimant no.1, the claimant no.2 and the daughter of the claimant no.1 and the deceased-victim. However, prior thereto, the said claimants 1 and 2 shall furnish an indemnity bond, indemnifying the insurer that in case the appeal is decided against them they shall return the amount received by them in terms of this order. The amount indicated shall be released within a period of a month from da