Case: Trilochan Singh Vs. Kanta Devi and Others

The appellant who was the owner of the offending vehicle got his appeal against the award dismissed on account of non-deposit of Rs. 25, 000/- which was the statutory requirement for entertaining the appeal.

Reasoning:
In our view, looking to the facts and circumstances of the case especially when he was a retired army personnel and also in view of the further fact that the respondent Insurance Company has already paid the full amount to the claimants and the question of the Insurance Companys realising the amount from the appellant in case the appellant fails in his appeal arises for consideration, interest of justice will be served if the impugned order is set aside on the condition