United India Insurance Co. Ltd vs R. Sathiyanarayanan on 10 November, 2004
In II (2003) ACC 59 (DB) (ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD
& 4 OTHERS v. C. SANTHAMANI & 8 OTHERS), the Tribunal awarded Rs.4,18,000/-
as compensation payable and had directed the Insurance Company to pay the
entire amount. In the appeal filed by the Insurance Company, the contention
was to the effect that the liability of the Insurance Company was restricted
to Rs.1,50,000/-. The cross-objection was filed by the claimants /
respondents claiming a further sum of Rs.1,00,00 0/-. It was held that the
liability of the Insurance Company was limited to Rs.1,50,000/- and the
balance was payable by the insurer. Regarding the cross objection, it was
observed :-