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P A Kumar Gowda vs The Manager The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. and Manje Gowda

Karnataka High Court · Decided on 14 December 2011 · Citation: (2011) 12 KAR CK 0405

HON’BLE JUDGES
Huluvadi G. Ramesh, J
RESULT
Allowed
CASE NUMBER
MFA No. 2470 of 2011 (MV)
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8 paragraphs · 212 words

Huluvadi G. Ramesh

1.

Notice to respondent No. 1 it dispensed with.

2.

This appeal is by the claimant seeking for enhancement of compensation as against the award passed by the Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, Holenarasipur in MVC No. 100/2009 on 12.11.2010.

3.

The claimant has sustained injuries on 13.4.2008 in the road traffic accident due to the negligence of the driver of the tractor and trailer bearing No. KA-13-TA-2460/2461 The Tribunal, on consideration of material on record., has warded global compensation of Rs. 25,000/- with interest at 8% p.a. Dissatisfied with the award, the claimant is in appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.

4.

Heard.

5.

As per the wound certificates-Ex.P3, the claimant has sustained five injuries. Out of which, injury No. 3 is grievous in nature i.e., fracture of 6th, 7th and 8th ribs. The claimant would be awarded Rs. 25,000/-towards loss of amenities and enjoyment in life, Rs. 10,000/- towards incidental expenses and Rs. 5,000/- towards loss of income during laid up period. Thus, the claimant is entitled to a sum of Rs. 40,000/- over and above the compensation awarded by the Tribunal with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till deposit

The insurer shall deposit the amount within three months.

Appeal is allowed in part.