Fixed deposit of compensation – All the claimants are major by age -- While lying in F.D., the money may not generate the same additional value as it can create through a business enterprise or other means of income -- Petition allowed, order of 50% of the amount in the fixed deposits set aside -- Entire amount ordered to be released to the petitioners.

(P&H HC) Decided on: 14.07.2021

Execution of order – Fixed deposit -- Deviation in the mode of investment -- Effect of – Enhancement of compensation by High Court in Appeal was ordered to be invested in a FDR and the interest accruing thereon be paid to the petitioner/ claimant – Ordering any deviation in the mode of investment would tantamount to modification of the judgement – High Court, while exercising jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, cannot modify the judgement and that too in proceedings arising out of execution of that very judgement.

(P&H HC) Decided on: 08.04.2021