Punjab and Haryana High Court · 2026-05-14
VARISHA (SINCE DECEASED) THROUGH LRS vs DEENU KHAN AND OTHERS
- Citation / case number
- FAO 6185/2023
- Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Petitioner
- VARISHA (SINCE DECEASED) THROUGH LRS
- Respondent
- DEENU KHAN AND OTHERS
Judgment text excerpt
403 FAO-6185-2023 (O&M) Date of decision: 14.05.2026 Varisha (D) through her LR ...Appellant Versus Deenu Khan and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL Present: Mr. Munfaid Khan, Advocate for the appellant. **** VIKAS BAHL, J. (ORAL) 1. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, vide award dated 18.07.2023 passed in claim petition filed by Varisha who had died during the pendency of the claim petition, had awarded an amount of Rs.12,72,400/- along with interest as compensation to her legal heir. The present appeal has been filed for enhancement of compensation. 2. It has been brought to the notice of this Court that during the pendency of the present appeal, matter has been finally settled before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court and a detailed settlement/compromise dated 29.04.2026 has been placed on record of the present file. It is submitted that as per the said compromise, respondent No.4-Insurance Company would pay an amount of Rs.1,85,000/- as additional compensation as a full and final settlement. It is prayed that the present appeal be disposed of in terms of the said settlement. 3. Keeping in view the abovesaid facts and circumstances, the