Missar & Another v. Shahid & Another

FAO-2096-2018

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.317-1 FAO-2096-2018 Date of Decision: 25.03.2026 MISSAR AND ANOTHER ....APPELLANTS

Versus

SHAHID AND ANOTHER .....RESPONDENTS

CORAM:

HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI Present:- Mr. Ashish Gupta, Advocate for the appellants.

Mr. D.K. Prajapati, Advocate for respondent No.2-Insurance Company.

***** ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral) At this stage, both the appellant as well as respondent-Insurance Company have stated that amicable settlement has reached between the parties and the respondent-Insurance Company had agreed to pay a sum of Rs.7.5 lacs, over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal, which was to the extent of 4.40 lacs, on account of death of minor son of the appellants, who was seven years old.

In view of the amicable settlement so reached, the FAO is hereby allowed and the Insurance Company is directed to pay the aforesaid amount to the extent of Rs.7.5 lacs, which shall be paid equally to both the appellants, namely, Missar and Aktaree @ Akhtari, who are parents of the PREETI 2026.03.27 09:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

FAO-2096-2018 deceased, by way of cheques, within a period of six weeks, from today onwards.

In the eventuality of any default on their part, the Insurance Company shall be liable to pay penal interest at the rate of 8% per annum, from the date of appeal, till realization.

(ARCHANA PURI) 25.03.2026 JUDGE Preeti S.

Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

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