UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD vs BELI @ BAILA & ORS

$~3 & 4 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of decision: 01st April 2026 (3) MAC.APP. 1130/2014 UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD .....Appellant Through: Mr. Nikhil Jain, Adv. versus BELI @ BAILA & ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Anshuman Bal, Adv. (4) MAC.APP. 790/2016 BELI @ BAILA & ORS .....Appellants Through: Mr. Anshuman Bal, Adv. versus UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD & ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Nikhil Jain, Adv. for R-1. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL JUDGMENT ANISH DAYAL, J (ORAL) 1. These appeals have been filed on the issue of quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal [‘MACT’], Tis Hazari Courts in claim no. 907/2012 dated 10th October 2014 for an amount of Rs.21,38,824/- with interest at the rate of 9% per annum. 2. The accident occurred on 22nd November 2012 at about 9:20 p.m. 3. Mr. Nikhil Jain, counsel appears on behalf of Insurance Company and seeks reduction of the amount of compensation awarded; whereas, Mr. Anshuman Bal, counsel appearing on behalf of the claimant, in the cross- appeal seeks enhancement. 4. Mr. Jain, counsel for Insurance Company has raised twin issues on the aspect of multiplier taken for comput