Bal Mukund v. Surender Kumar And Another

FAO-1576-2021 (O&M)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.146 FAO-1576-2021 (O&M) Date of Decision: 28.11.2025 BAL MUKUND ....Appellant

Versus

SURENDER KUMAR AND ANOTHER .....Respondents

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI Present:- Mr. Susheel Gautam, Advocate for the appellant.

Mr. Vinod Gupta, Advocate for respondent No.2-Insurance Company.

***** ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral) The present appeal has been filed by the appellants, thereby seeking enhancement of compensation, awarded by learned Tribunal, on account of injuries sustained by him, in a motor vehicular accident, which took place on 09.06.2018.

After having some interaction with both the counsel and after going through the impugned Award, it is evident that there is chance of amicable settlement. Taking into consideration the age of the deceased, who had suffered injuries in the accident in question, who did not suffer any permanent disability as well as taking into consideration his vocation, as evident from paragraph No.21 of the impugned Award and the bills proved, Sonu 2025.11.29 14:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

FAO-1576-2021 (O&M) which are to the extent of Rs.64,793/-, the Insurance company agrees to pay a sum of Rs.60,000/-, over and above the awarded amount of Rs.94,793/-. The said offer is acceptable to the counsel for the appellant. As such, the requisite enhanced amount i.e. Rs.60,000/- be paid by the Insurance Company, to the appellant, within a period of 45 days from today onwards.

In the eventuality of any default, on the part of the Insurance Company, in making the payment, within a period of 45 days, it shall be liable to the penal interest @ 8% per annum, till realization. In view of the aforesaid terms, the FAO is allowed, being compromised.

(ARCHANA PURI) 28.11.2025 JUDGE Sonu Saini Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No Sonu 2025.11.29 14:24 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document