The Divisional v. Girimalla and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeals against MVC award. Deceased were pillion riders on a motorcycle that collided with a lorry. Tribunal held driver of motorcycle 25% contributorily negligent. High Court found driver of lorry solely negligent, enhanced compensation, applied multiplier and loss of dependency correctly.
What did the court decide?
Claimants awarded total compensation of Rs. 17,72,000 in MFA 200589/2019, Rs. 12,76,000 in MFA 202421/2017, Rs. 12,76,000 in MFA 202422/2017, Rs. 12,79,000 in MFA 200587/2019 with interest at 6% p.a.