NATIONAL INSURNACE CO LTD vs LAXMI BISHT & ORS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Date of decision: 17th March 2026 MAC.APP. 793/2018 & CM APPL. 35938/2018 NATIONAL INSURNACE CO LTD .....Appellant Through: Mr. Zorawar Singh, Mr. Jayant Rastogi, Advocates. versus LAXMI BISHT & ORS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Diwan Singh Chauhan, Advocate. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANISH DAYAL JUDGMENT ANISH DAYAL, J (ORAL) 1. This appeal has been filed by the Insurance Company assailing the Award dated 9th July 2018 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Shahdara District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi [‘MACT’] in MACP No.1157/2016, whereby compensation of Rs.48,96,000/- along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum was granted. 2. On 9th June 2013, Balwant Singh Bisht (deceased) was riding his motorcycle from Dilshad Garden towards Ghaziabad when a bus bearing number UP-15AT-4990 [‘offending vehicle’] struck his motorcycle, causing fatal injuries which resulted in his demise. A criminal case being FIR No.744/2013 under Section 279/338/304A/427 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, was registered against the driver [respondent no.3 herein] of the offending vehicle and a chargesheet was filed against him. The offending 3. Mr. Jayant Rastogi