LAWS(DLH)-2015-1-161

SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. Vs. MADAN LAL

Decided On January 19, 2015
Shriram General Insurance Company Ltd. Appellant
V/S
MADAN LAL Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The Appellant Shriram General Insurance Company Limited impugned the judgment dated 12.07.2013 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (the Claims Tribunal) whereby a compensation of Rs.8,38,752/- was awarded in favour of Respondents no.1 and 2.

(2.) There is twin challenge to the impugned judgment. First, there was no negligence on the part of Respondent no.3, driver of the vehicle involved in the accident and second, deceased Tarun Kumar was not in permanent employment. The Claims Tribunal erred in making an addition of 50% towards future prospects.

(3.) Learned counsel for Respondents no.1 and 2 supports the impugned judgment.