Jayarama v. the Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat of the High Court of Karnataka settled a motor vehicle accident appeal. The court approved a lump-sum enhancement of Rs. 1,00,000/- by the insurance company, stipulating interest if not deposited within six weeks, and disposed of the appeal by modification of the tribunal award.
What did the court decide?
Settlement of Rs. 1,00,000/- enhancement with 9% interest on default; Tribunal award modified accordingly.