Arshdeep Kaur Minor And ORS v. Gurjeet And ANR

Daily Lok Adalat Bench No.1 FAO-4761-2018 ARSHDEEP KAUR MINOR AND OTHERS V/S GURJEET AND ANOTHER

Present:

Mr. Satyavir Yadav, Advocate for the appellants.

Mr. Vishal Aggarwal, Advocate for Cholamandalam MS Gen. Ins. Co. Ltd.

*** Vide order dated 01.05.2025 on the basis of the statement made by learned counsel for the appellants a proposal was made for enhancing compensation by Rs.8,00,000/- over and above the amount already granted by the MACT concerned. Today, learned counsel for the Insurance Company has stated that the Insurance Company has agreed to enhance the compensation only by Rs.3,00,000/- and not by Rs.8,00,000/- and has signed to that effect. Learned counsel for the appellants has agreed to this counter offer of the Insurance Company.

We dispose of this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque in the sum of Rs.3,00,000- (Rupees Three Lakh only) in the name of the appellant No.3-Varinder Kaur with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court on or before 30.09.2025 failing which the amount will carry 9% interest p.a. From the date of this order till the cheque is deposited with the office of the Lok Adalat. The appellant's counsel/appellant may collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat.

Copy of the order/statement be supplied /sent to the counsel/parties and file be returned to the High Court.

(J.C. VERMA) PRESIDENT 19.08.2025 (ARVIND KUMAR) Atul MEMBER