1 FAO-409-2020 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH Sr. No.389 FAO-409-2020 (O&M) Date of Decision: 11.05.2026 RUKSEENA AND OTHERS ....Appellants Versus DAUD AND OTHERS .....Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI Present:- Mr. Digvijay, Advocate for Mr. Ashish Gupta, Advocate for the appellants. Mr. Nitin Gupta and Ms. Jasleen Kaur Chhibber, Advocates for respondent-Insurance Company ***** ARCHANA PURI, J. (Oral) At this stage, both the counsel for the appellant as well as the Insurance Company submit that amicable settlement has reached between the parties. The Insurance Company has agreed to pay an amount of Rs.4,00,000/-, over and above the amount awarded by the Tribunal, on account of death of Mohd. Aslam @ Aslam Khan, in a motor vehicular accident. Heard. Perusal of the impugned award reveals that the claim petition was filed by the widow, children as well as the parents of the deceased to seek compensation on account of death of Mohd. Aslam @ Aslam Khan, in a motor vehicular accident. PREETI 2026.05.12 13:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document 2 FAO-409-2020 (O&M) The Tribunal vide the impugned award had awarded compensation to the extent of Rs.19,97,800/-, however, the appellants had filed the FAO to seek enhancement of compensation. As observed aforesaid, since the Insurance Company had agreed to pay an amount of Rs.4,00,000/-, over and above the awarded amount, as such, the FAO is allowed and the Insurance Company is directed to pay the requisite amount of Rs.4,00,000/-, within a period of six weeks from today onwards. In the eventuality of the Insurance Company not making the payment within the requisite period, the same shall be liable to pay penal interest @ 8 % per annum, till realization. (ARCHANA PURI) 11.05.2026 JUDGE Sonu Saini Whether speaking/reasoned : Yes/No Whether reportable : Yes/No PREETI 2026.05.12 13:49 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document