Supreme Court of India · 2022-05-12
Kausalya Bhoi vs Divisional Manager Oriental Insurance ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kausalya Bhoi
- Respondent
- Divisional Manager Oriental Insurance ...
- Author
- Uday Umesh Lalit
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia, Uday Umesh Lalit
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded to the family of Laxman Bhoi, who died in a motorcycle accident. The court confirmed the assessment of Rs.24,07,741/- by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and the interest rate of 6% per annum from the date of filing. The appeal by the insurance company was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the compensation amount.