LAWS(SC)-2007-11-58

ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO LTD Vs. RAJ KUMARI

Decided On November 14, 2007
ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. Appellant
V/S
RAJ KUMARI Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) Factual position in a nutshell is as follows:

(3.) The claimants filed appeal before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. By the impugned order the High Court enhanced claim of compensation to Rs.1,25,200/-. It was held, as was done by the Tribunal, that the liability of the insurer was limited to Rs.50,000/- in terms of the insurance policy. However, it was held that the entire amount was to be paid by the insurer to the claimants and it was entitled to recover the amount in excess of Rs.50,000/- from the owner and the driver of the vehicle.