IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 126 FAO-3471-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision:- 10.09.2026 Priyanka and another … Appellants Versus Wazir Singh and others ... Respondents CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK MANCHANDA Present:- Ms. Kritika Mandhan, Advocate for the appellants. ***** DEEPAK MANCHANDA , J. (Oral) CM-12289-CII-2026 There is a delay of 68 days in filing the present appeal. In view of the reasons mentioned in the application, the same is allowed and delay of 68 days in filing the present appeal is condoned. FAO-3471-2026 (Main case) 1. The present appeal is directed against the award dated 12.11.2025 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Panipat (hereinafter referred to as the ‘learned MACT’) in MACP No.156 of 2023, whereby compensation of ₹23,61,800/- alongwith interest @ 7.5% per annum from the date of filing of the claim petition till realization was awarded to the claimant on account of the death of Shanty @ Kapil in a motor vehicular accident. 2. Learned counsel for the appellant confines his submissions to the limited extent that the compensation awarded under the conventional head of loss of consortium deserves to be enhanced. It is submitted that the learned MACT has awarded only 44,000/- under the said head, whereas the appellant is ₹ entitled to higher compensation in accordance with the settled principles of law. PANKAJ KAKKAR 2026.09.11 16:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment FAO-3471-2026 (O&M) ( 2 ) 3. Notice of motion. 4. At this stage, Mr. Vinod Gupta, Advocate, appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondent no.3 – Insurance Company. 5. This Court finds that, the learned Tribunal has awarded a sum of 44,000/- ₹ towards loss of consortium while computing the compensation. Having considered the submissions addressed by learned counsel for the appellants and keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the present case, this Court is of the considered opinion that the amount awarded under the head of loss of consortium deserves to be enhanced. 6. Accordingly, the impugned award dated 12.11.2025 is modified to the extent that the amount payable under the head of loss of consortium is enhanced from 44,000/- to 90,000/-. Consequently, the appellants shall be entitled to ₹ ₹ an additional amount of 46,000/- towards the said head. The said enhanced ₹ amount shall be paid within a period of 4 weeks from today alongwith interest @ 7.5% per annum from the date of filing of the claim petition till its realization, payable in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as contained in the impugned award passed by the learned MACT. With the aforesaid modification in the quantum of compensation, the present appeal stands partly allowed. The remaining findings and directions as contained in the award passed by the learned MACT shall remain unaltered. 7. Pending miscellaneous application, if any, is also disposed of. 10.09.2026 ( DEEPAK MANCHANDA ) Pankaj JUDGE Whether speaking /reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PANKAJ KAKKAR 2026.09.11 16:00 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment