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The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld a ₹38,77,360 accident compensation award that counted regular customer tips as part of an injured waiter’s earnings.
Judge / Bench — Justice Mandeep Pannu.
In United India Insurance v Vipin Kumar (2026:PHHC:199075, 11 November 2026), the court rejected the insurer’s argument that only the salary certificate should count. The record supported monthly earnings of ₹8,000 in wages and ₹4,000 in tips. The court dismissed the insurer’s appeal.
Advocates appearing — Insurer: Harsh Aggarwal and Parit Aggarwal. Claimant, respondent 1: Arun Takhi. Other respondents: Not named in the judgment.
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