LAWS(DLH)-2012-8-241

NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD Vs. REETA DEVI

Decided On August 09, 2012
NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO LTD Appellant
V/S
REETA DEVI Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE Appeal is directed against a judgment dated 19.03.2011 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (the Claims Tribunal) in a Claim Petition MACT No.12/2008 whereby a compensation of Rs.8,41,096/- was awarded for the death of Ramjeevan who died in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on 01.12.2007.

(2.) THERE is twin challenge to the award.

(3.) WHILE dealing with the issue of negligence, the Claims Tribunal held as under:-