Bimla And ORS v. Sonu And ORS

FAO-5366-2022(O&M) BIMLA AND ORS VS SONU AND ORS.

Present:

Mr. Rajesh Goyal, Advocate for the appellants.

Mr. P.H.S. Pannu, Advovate for respondent No.3-HDFC EGRO-Insurance Company. CM-17955-CII-2022 This application has been filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act for condonation of delay of 139 days in filing the appeal. For the reasons mentioned in the application, the prayer is allowed. Delay of 139 days in filing the appeal is condoned. CM stands disposed of.

Main case As agreed, as per statements of learned counsel for the appellants, learned counsel/representative of the respondent-Insurance Company (separately recorded), a sum of Rs.2, 00,000/- (Two Lakhs only) over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal is allowed to the appellants in full and final settlement of the claim in this appeal. As per the statement of learned counsel for the appellants, the enhanced amount be paid to appellant No.1.

Accordingly, we dispose of this case with a direction to the Insurance Company to deposit a crossed-cheque for Rs.2,00,000/- in the name of appellant No.1 with the office of the Lok Adalat of the High Court within a period of six weeks in compliance of this order, failing which, interest @ 9 % per annum shall follow on this amount from the date of this order till payment. The concerned Officer of the Lok Adalat Branch/Office shall issue proper receipt after receiving the cheque from learned counsel/representative of the respondent-Insurance Company. The appellant(s)' counsel/appellant(s) may Neelam Kumari 2025.01.09 09:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

FAO-5366-2022(O&M) -2collect the cheque from the office of the Lok Adalat. All pending application(s), if any, shall stand closed. Copy of the order be supplied/sent to the counsel/parties and file be returned to the Hon'ble High Court.

(HARSH BUNGER) PRESIDENT (G.S.PUNIA) MEMBER 14.12.2024 Neelam Kumari 2025.01.09 09:59 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document