Amzad Pasha @ Amzad Baig v. Mohammed Ghouse
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka allowed an appeal against the dismissal of a workmen's compensation claim. The court held that injuries sustained by a driver in a traffic accident while employed by the respondent constituted an employment injury. Compensation of Rs. 69,888 with interest was awarded.
What did the court decide?
Compensation of Rs. 69,888 with interest at 12% p.a. from the date of the accident.
What the court decided
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MFA No. 1009 of 2018
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2023
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE HANCHATE SANJEEVKUMAR M.F.A. NO. 1009 OF 2018(WC)
BETWEEN:
AMZAD PASHA @ AMZAD BAIG S/O JAFFAR BAIG, AGED ABOUT 24 YEARS, 2ND CROSS, CEERANAGARA, MELEKOTE ROAD, TUMKURU - 572 102.
…APPELLANT
(BY SRI. PATEL D KAREGOWDA, ADVOCATE)
AND:
Digitally signed 1. MOHAMMED GHOUSE by JAI JYOTHI J Location: High PROP: AZAD INDUSTRIES, Court of B H ROAD, Karnataka TUMAKURU - 572 101. 2. RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, NO.28, 5TH FLOOR, EAST WING, CENTENARY BUILDING, M.G.ROAD, BENGALURU - 560 001. BY ITS MANAGER.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the accident occurred out of and in the course of employment thereby attracting workmen's compensation liability despite claims of negligence?
What is the quantum of compensation payable based on the percentage of disability and average monthly wages?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Amzad Pasha @ Amzad Baig
- respondent
Mohammed Ghouse
- respondent
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Karnataka HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- MFA/1009/2018
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