High Court of Punjab and HaryanaFAO/3241/2005disposed of

Karamjit v. Dalip & ORS.

2026-03-18Mr. Justice Yashvir Singh Rathor18 pages

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From the pleadings of parties, following issues were framed:-

their respective persons in a road side vehicular accident which had occurred on 25.04.2001 in the area of police station, Civil Lines, Karnal, on account of rash and negligent driving of motor cycle No.HR-05H-5256 by respondent No.1?OPP 2.

Whether the claimant Rajbir was entitled to be compensated for the injuries sustained by him in the above accident, if so, to what extent and by whom?OPP 3.

Whether the claimant Karamjit Singh was entitled to be compensated for the injuries sustained by him in the above accident, if so, to what extent and by whom ?OPP 4.

Whether the respondent No.1 was not holding a valid driving licence at the time of accident, if so, its effect? OPR3 5.

Relief."

Thereafter, the parties led evidence in support of their case. 9.

After hearing the parties and going through the material on the file, learned Tribunal came to the conclusion that the claimants have pleaded the date of accident to be 24.04.2001, whereas, FIR was registered on 25.04.2001 and they were medico legally examined on 25.04.2001 and they have thus failed to prove that they had suffered injuries in the accident in question and they have also failed to prove that any accident took place on 24.04.2001 and issue No.1 was decided against the claimants. Under issue No.2, claimant- Rajbir was held entitled to compensation to the tune of Rs.6,500/-, while claimant-Karamjit was held entitled to compensation to the tune of Rs.7,000/-. Under issue No.4, it was held that respondent No.1 was holding a valid and effective driving licence and Insurance Company is liable to indemnify the insured. However, in view of finding on issue No.1, the petition in hand was ordered to be dismissed.

material on file has been perused and parties have been heard. !!

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