Kamla Devi v. Samunder Singh And Others

FAO-6491-2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.153-1 FAO-6491-2023 Date of Decision: 23.01.2026 KAMLA DEVI ....Appellant

Versus

SAMUNDER SINGH AND OTHERS .....Respondents

CORAM:

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

Mr. Gopal Mittal, Advocate for respondent No.3-Insurance Company.

***** ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral) During the course of making submissions, both the counsel have expressed their inclination for amicable settlement between the parties. The appellant-Kamla Devi had sustained injuries in the accident in question, which had taken place on 17.09.2020. Perusal of the impugned Award reveals that MLR has been proved as Ex.P-3, which reveals about simple injuries to have been sustained by the appellant. As per the discharge slip, the appellant remained admitted in the hospital, for a period of six days. Compensation to the extent of Rs.17,000/- was awarded to the appellant. At this stage, counsel for respondent No.3-Insurance Company has agreed to pay a sum of Rs.17,000/-, over and above the awarded amount, PREETI 2026.01.23 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document

FAO-6491-2023 as full and final settlement and said amount is acceptable to the counsel for the appellant also.

In the light of the aforesaid, the appellant is granted an amount of Rs.17,000/-, over and above the awarded amount. The settled amount shall be payable by the Insurance Company, within a period of four weeks, failing which, it shall be liable to pay penal interest @ 8% per annum, till realization.

In view of the aforesaid terms, the FAO stands disposed of. (ARCHANA PURI) 23.01.2026 JUDGE Himanshu Vats Whether speaking/reasoned :

Yes Whether reportable :

Yes/No PREETI 2026.01.23 16:53 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document