The Divisional Controller v. Manjula W/O Satyanarayan
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka heard Motor Accident Cases appeals where the Tribunal awarded compensation. While reaffirming the award for a claimant, it conceded the allowable income limit of Rs.7,500 and reassessed the multiplier to 16 for another, whereas for a third claimant, it reassessed future earnings based on a 10% disability and Rs.7,500 income.
What did the court decide?
Modifications of the Tribunal's award; increased compensation awarded to claimants based on reassessed loss of future income; dismissal of appeals filed by the Corporation.