LAWS(SC)-2007-2-101

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD Vs. VEDWATI

Decided On February 20, 2007
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. Appellant
V/S
VEDWATI Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Challenge in these appeals is to the judgment rendered by a Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court dismissing the appeal filed by the appellant (hereinafter referred to as the 'Insurer'). By the impugned judgment the High Court held that the respondent Nos.1 to 6 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Claimants') were entitled to compensation and that the same was to be paid by the insurer.

(3.) Background facts in a nutshell are as follows: