Nitya v. Samunder Singh And Others

FAO-68-2024

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.156-1 FAO-68-2024 Date of Decision: 23.01.2026 NITYA ....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-Nitya, who had sustained injuries in the accident in question, which had taken place on 17.09.2020, was four years old, at the relevant time. Perusal of the impugned Award reveals that MLR has been proved as Ex.P-10, which reveals about simple injuries to have been sustained by the appellant, but however, she never remained admitted in the hospital. Compensation to the extent of Rs.5,000/- was awarded to the appellant.

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FAO-68-2024 At this stage, counsel for respondent No.3-Insurance Company has agreed to pay a sum of Rs.7,000/-, over and above the awarded amount, 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.7,000/-, 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 :

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