Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 13 October 2026
Case Overview
- Appellants: Smt. Kalpana Soni (wife) and Deepak Soni (husband), residents of Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
- Respondents: Bhupendra Kumar Patel, owner of the scooty (vehicle registration CG 22 Y 3103) and Shriram General Insurance Company Limited, insurer.
- The appeal was filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging the award dated 30 June 2026 passed by the Third Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Raipur (Case No.1084/2024).
- The Tribunal had awarded a lump‑sum compensation of Rs. 2,00,000 for pain, suffering and medical expenses arising from the miscarriage of the appellant’s pregnancy (8 weeks and 1 day gestation) and separate compensation for personal injuries.
- Counsel for the appellants argued that Rs. 2,00,000 was inadequate for the miscarriage and sought enhancement.
Final Outcome
- The High Court held that the compensation of Rs. 2,00,000 was just, fair and reasonable; therefore, the appeal was dismissed at the admission stage.
- No order as to costs was made.
Topics: Motor Accident Compensation, Insurance Liability, Judicial Review