Smt Bi Bi Hajira v. M/S United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka allowed motor accident appeals, determining composite negligence between the lorry and car drivers. Appointing the lorry insurer to pay full compensation for one case and 50% for another due to the deceased driver's liability, the court awarded specific sums for dependency and consorous losses.
What did the court decide?
Insurer of lorry to pay Rs. 17,96,500/– (No. 1) and Rs. 9,51,800/– (No. 2) with 6% interest, with liberty to recover 50% from car owner.