% 02.09.2025 CM Appl. 55143/2025[Exemption from filing certified copies]

1. Allowed, subject to just exceptions.

2. The Application stands disposed of.

MAC.APP. 564/2025 & CM Appl. 55142/2025[Stay]

3. The present Appeal has been filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 impugning the award dated 28.05.2025 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, MACT-01, South East, Saket Courts, New Delhi [hereinafter referred to as "Impugned Award"]. By the Impugned Award, the compensation amount in the sum of Rs. 24,58,084/- along with interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum was awarded.

4. Learned Counsel for the Appellant raises two grounds of challenge in the present Appeal. He submits that the accident was caused due to the fault of the Respondent/Claimant and that the rider of the motorcycle was not produced as a witness. He also seeks to rely upon the site plan to submit that it was the fault of the Respondent. No other ground of challenge is raised by the Appellant.

5. A review of paragraph 13 of the Impugned Award shows that the This is a digitally signed order.

The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/09/2025 at 22:08:44 learned Tribunal examined this aspect and gave a finding that no defence has been led by either the owner or the driver of the vehicle to counter allegations of Respondent/Claimant. It further holds that the Petitioner was the pillion rider on a motorcycle that was hit by the offending bus from the rear side. The learned Tribunal further gives a finding that the mechanical inspection report of the motorcycle evidences this finding. Paragraph 13 of the Impugned Award is set out below in this behalf:

6. Learned Counsel for the Appellant requests for an adjournment to make submissions in the matter.

7. At his request, list on 25.11.2025.

TARA VITASTA GANJU, J SEPTEMBER 2, 2025/r This is a digitally signed order.

The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/09/2025 at 22:08:44