IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH XOBJC-94-CII-2025 Date of Decision: February 20, 2026 New India Assurance Company Ltd. ...Appellant VERSUS Raj Rani and others ...Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ARCHANA PURI Present: Mr.Sukhdeep Singh, Advocate for respondents No.1 to 4/cross-objectors. Mr.Imran Ahmad Ali, Advocate for the appellant. Mr.Vivek Goyal, Advocate for respondents No.5 and 6. **** ARCHANA PURI, J. For detailed order, see order of even date, passed in FAO-902- 2012 titled as New India Assurance Company Ltd. vs. Raj Rani and others, which shall form part of this order. (ARCHANA PURI) February 20, 2026 JUDGE Vgulati Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether reportable Yes/No VINEET GULATI 2026.02.27 11:09 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document Chandigarh