The Delhi High Court increased compensation for a woman who lost her father and sister in the same road accident. It found she was partly dependent on their income even though she lived separately after marriage.
Judge / Bench — Justice Anish Dayal.
Deciding MAC.APP. 586/2019, 588/2019, 47/2023 and 48/2023 (2026:DHC:9920) on 6 November 2026, the court said marriage does not rule out a claim and tribunals must assess actual support. It increased the awards by ₹5,10,954 for her sister’s death and ₹7,05,271.50 for her father’s, with 9% annual interest and deposit within four weeks.
Advocates appearing — Insurer, appellant in 2019 and respondent in 2023: Ravi Sabharwal. Savita, respondent 1 in 2019 and appellant in 2023: Jatinder Kamra and B. P. Saxena. Other respondents: Not named in the judgment.