Nirmal Kumar v. Rajinder @ Raju And ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT

CHANDIGARH FAO-2248-2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: December 01, 2025 Nirmal Kumar ...Appellant

VERSUS

Rajinder @ Raju and others

...Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI

Present:

Mr.Dheeraj Narula, Advocate for the appellant.

Mr.Lupil Gupta and Mr.Akash Khurana, Advocate for respondents No.1 and 2.

Mr.Lalit Garg, Advocate for respondent No.3.

**** ARCHANA PURI, J.

This is an appeal filed by the appellant for seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded by learned Tribunal, on account of injuries sustained by him, in the accident in question. After going through the contents of the impugned Award, learned counsel for the insurance company has agreed for the amicable settlement.

As evident from the findings on issue No.2, the amount of compensation awarded by learned Tribunal is hereby reproduced in tabular form:- Medical Bills Rs.64,955/- rounded off as Rs.65,000/- VINEET GULATI 2025.12.03 10:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh

FAO-2248-2021 -2Income considered as Rs.8000/- per month as labourer and granted for the period of two months Rs.8000x2=Rs.16,000/- Pain and suffering and special diet Rs.10,000/- Hospitalization and attendant etc.

Rs.4500/- Total Rs.85,500/- Also, it is evident that appellant remained admitted in the hospital from 29.04.2018 to 07.05.2018 i.e. for a period of nine days. Considering the evidence brought on record, learned counsel for the insurance company has agreed to pay a sum of Rs.50,000/-, over and above the awarded amount and the said offer, so made, is acceptable to learned counsel for the appellant.

In view of the aforesaid amicable settlement, so reached, the present appeal stands allowed and the insurance company is directed to deposit Rs.50,000/-, in the account of the appellant, within a period of 45 days. In case of any default, on the part of the Insurance Company, to make the payment in the given period, it shall be liable to pay penal interest @ 8% per annum, till realization.

The bank details of the appellant shall be furnished by learned counsel for the appellant, within a period of 10 days from today onwards. In the eventuality, the bank details are not furnished, the appellant shall not be entitled to any interest for that period.

December 01, 2025 (ARCHANA PURI) Vgulati JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes Whether reportable Yes/No VINEET GULATI 2025.12.03 10:20 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh