Authority: High Court
Order Date: 16 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: National Insurance Company Ltd (applicant) vs. Nirmala, Angel (respondent No.2), mother Monu (respondent No.5) and other respondents.
- Original award dated 05‑05‑2017 granted Angel a sum of ₹15,28,904 with interest at 7.5% per annum from 12‑07‑2013, the date of institution of the claim.
- An appeal before the Coordinate Bench (FAO No.29 of 2018) reduced the principal amount to ₹13,80,400 and increased the rate of interest to 9% per annum, applicable from the filing date of the petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.
- Angel, previously a minor represented by her natural guardian (her mother Monu), submitted a matriculation certificate (exhibit A1) and an affidavit confirming she has attained the age of majority.
- The court accepted the evidence, allowed Angel to proceed in her own capacity, and discharged Monu from acting as her natural guardian.
Final Outcome
- The court ordered that the amount lying deposited, together with the proportionate interest accrued, be remitted to Angel’s bank account as detailed in paragraph 6 of the application, subject to proper verification of her identity.
- The application is disposed of.
Topics: Motor Accident Claim, Court Order