Smt K M Yashodamma v. Sri Richard Wilson
Case brief
What is this about?
Single Judge of Karnataka High Court allowed appeals filed by injured and deceased family members against the award of the Principal Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The court enhanced compensation under heads of dependency, consortium, medical expenses, and vehicle damage, awarding 6% interest.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 6,48,248/- (MFA 8918), Rs. 1,00,000/- (MFA 8919), Rs. 30,000/- (MFA 8920), and Rs. 1,50,000/- (MFA 8921) with 6% interest.
What the court decided
1
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 09TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2022
BEFORE
THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE HANCHATE SANJEEVKUMAR
M.F.A.No.8918/2018 (MV-D)
C/W
M.F.A.No.8919/2018 (MV-I), M.F.A.No.8920/2018 (MV-I)
AND M.F.A.No.8921/2018 (MV-DAMAGE) IN M.F.A.No.8918/2018
BETWEEN:
- SMT. K.M.YASHODAMMA, W/O LATE T.NAGAPPA, AGED ABOUT 47 YEARS,
- SRI. HEMANTH K.N., S/O LATE T.NAGAPPA, AGED ABOUT 22 YEARS,
BOTH ARE R/O KAIDALA VILLAGE, GULUR HOBLI, TUMKUR TALUK, TUMKUR DISTRICT – 572 102.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal needs to be enhanced in view of notional income and nature of injuries.
Whether additional compensation is liable for vehicle damage where the vehicle was not repaired.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Smt. K.M.Yashodamma and Sri. Hemanth K.N.
- respondent
Sri. Richard Wilson
- respondent
M/S. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co.Ltd.
- appellant
Master. Santhos T.
- appellant
Sri. Basappa
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Karnataka HC
- Decided on
- · November
- Registered
- Case no.
- MFA/8919/2018
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