Supreme Court of India

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Raj Kumari and Ors.

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Reported as [2007] 11 S.C.R. 1141
Bench Dr. Arijit Pasayat and Lokeshw Ar Singh P Anta JJ.
Decided 14 November 2007

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: s.147-Award of compensation-High Court while passing award of Rs.1.25 lacs, held that liability of insurer is limited to c Rs. 50, 000, however, insurer would pay entire amount to claimants and recover amount in excess of Rs. 50, 000 from the insured-On appeal, held, liability of insurer is limited to Rs.50,000-Balance of compensation be recovered from the insured. Rate of interest-Award of compensation with interest@ 12% p.a.-On appeal, held: /nterestfixed@9% p.a. considering the date of accident. Precedent Reliance on the ·decision without looking into the factual

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