Oriental Fire Insurance vs Saroj Gupta: Patna HC Ruling

Quick Summary

In this case, the Oriental Fire Insurance Company appealed a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) award of Rs. 1,87,200 compensation to Mrs. Saroj Gupta. The High Court dismissed the appeal, ruling that insurance companies can only challenge awards on specific grounds listed in Section 96(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court found the insurer's grounds for appeal, relating to the quantum of compensation, were not permissible. The original tribunal's findings and compensation calculation were deemed correct.

Court :
Patna High Court

Brief :
In that view of the matter, whatever meagre amount is permissible under the statute must reach the victim's family without any loss of time when the compensation is sought for before the Court. The statute has taken care of the sufferings and pains of the deceased's family and, as such, a summary proceeding has been provided for deciding the claim of the claimants.

Citation :
M/s. Oriental Fire Insurance Company Vs Mrs. Saroj Gupta & Anr. Patna High Court /Dated 16th July, 1996

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