2008 INSC 0634
                                    SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                                    Soukat

                                                      Vs.

                                   Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. & Ors.

                                           C.A.No.4020 of 2002

                                  (H.K.Sema snd Markandey Katju,JJ.)

                                                 28.02.2008

                                                   ORDER

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment of the High Court dated 29/03/2001 passed in
MFA No.5093/1998(MVC). In a motor vehicle accident occurred in 1999, the appellant
suffered bodily injuries . Pursuant to a claim petition preferred by the claimant, the Tribunal
awarded Rs.3,70,500/- plus interest. Being not satisfied, the claimant preferred an appeal
before the High Court for enhancement of the awarded amount. The respondent satisfied
with the award did not filed any cross appeal. Curiously enough, the High Court took up the
appeal for enhancement of the award but reduced the awarded amount to Rs.1,00,000/- from
Rs.3,70,500/-. In our view, the procedure adopted by the High Court is unknown to the law.
The order of the High Court is accordingly, set aside. The award granted by the trial Court is
restored. The payment of the awarded amount along with the interest shall be made within
three months from today.

2. Appeal is allowed.

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