The Lok Adalat disposed of a motor accident compensation appeal filed under Section 173(1) of the MV Act. Parties settled via a joint memo. The insurer agreed to pay Rs. 1.5 Lakhs extra plus interest if not deposited promptly, modifying the tribunal award.
Settlement of Rs. 1,50,000/- plus interest if not paid; Tribunal award modified accordingly.
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HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, BENGALURU BEFORE THE LOK ADALAT
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
DATED THIS THE 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023
CONCILIATORS PRESENT:
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE M.I.ARUN
&
SRI. ARJUN S., MEMBER
M.F.A.No.1123/2022 (MV) (Lok Adalat No.2825/2023)
BETWEEN
Affra Maheen @ Afra Mahim D/o Arife Ahmed R.A., Aged about 10 years, Since minor Rep. by her father and Natural guardian Sri. Arife Ahmed S/o Ansar R.H., Aged about 40 years, Residing at No.252, 1st Stage, 1st Cross, 2nd Main, 5th Cross, HBR Layout, Near Yaseen Nagar, Bangalore – 560 043. ...APPELLANT
(By Sri. Suresha M., Advocate)
AND
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Bangalore Rural – 562 114.
MFA FILED U/S.173(1) OF MV ACT, AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 25.03.2019 PASSED IN MVC NO.990/2018 ON THE FILE OF THE V ADDL. SMALL CAUSES JUDGE & XXIV ACMM, MEMBER, MACT, (SCCH-20), BENGALURU, PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION.
THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE LOK ADALAT, THE FOLLOWING CONCILIATION ORDER IS PASSED:
CONCILIATION ORDER
The learned Counsel appearing for the Appellant - Claimant is present.
The learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent – Insurance Company along with its representative are present.
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has agreed to pay a lump-sum of Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only), in addition to what has been awarded by the Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim.
memo. The Judgment and Award of the Tribunal shall stand modified accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly.
Sd/JUDGE
Sd/MEMBER
Rbv*
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the insurance company can be held responsible to pay enhanced compensation in addition to tribunal award.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Affra Maheen @ Afra Mahim
Sri. Arife Ahmed
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.
M.I. Arun
Arjun S.
As recorded by the court registry
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