THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD vs LATA PUNJANI & ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of decision: 27th April 2026 MAC.APP. 357/2018 & CM APPL. 14082/2018 THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD .....Appellant Through: Mr. Pankaj Seth, Advocate with Ms. Shruti Jain, Advocate. versus LATA PUNJANI & ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Durgesh Gupta, Advocate for claimant. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL JUDGMENT ANISH DAYAL, J (ORAL) 1. This appeal has been filed assailing impugned judgment and award dated 30th November 2017, passed by Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (‘MACT/Tribunal’) Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, in MACT Case No. 357829/2016, awarding compensation of Rs. 32,28,000/- along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum, with respect to an accident which occurred on 14th August 2005. 2. Deceased/Vijay Punjani, along with his family members and two other relatives, was returning to Delhi from Agra in a Santro Car bearing No. DL 3C XP 7777. At about 6:30 am, when they reached near village Prithla, the deceased saw a green colour L&T Tractor-trolley (hereinafter, 3. Appellant/Insurance Company has filed this appeal challenging the quantum of compensation awarded to respondent no.1/injured claimant-Lata Punjani (wife of Vijay