CA 10511/2016

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

Civil Appeal No. 10511/2016

ASHOK KUMAR & ANR. Appellants

VERSUS

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. & ORS. Respondents

O R D E R

In the course of hearing, a suggestion was given to

Ms. Manjeet Chawla, learned counsel appearing for the

appellants whether the enhancement of the amount by

Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees four lacs only) will satisfy the

claim put forth in the appeal. Learned counsel accepted

the same. Ms. K. Enatoli Sema, learned counsel appearing

for the respondents, left it to the discretion of the

Court.

In view of the aforesaid, the amount awarded is

enhanced by aggregate Rs.4,00,000/- (Rupees four lacs only)

with the stipulation that the same shall be deposited

within twelve weeks hence before the Tribunal failing which

it shall carry interest at the rate of 9% per annum from

the date of application before the Tribunal. The amount

deposited shall be disbursed in favour of the appellants on

proper identification .

With the aforesaid modification in the award passed

by the tribunal, which h