Smt. Naryanamma v. Mrs. Mamatha
Case brief
What is this about?
This judgment is a conciliation order passed by a Lok Adalat in Karnataka. The court settled a dispute where the appellant sought enhancement of motor accident compensation. The parties agreed to a lump-sum enhancement of Rs. 40,000/-, which the insurance company agreed to deposit within six weeks, failing which interest would accrue.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was disposed of; the Tribunal's award was modified to reflect a lump-sum enhancement of Rs. 40,000/- to be paid by the respondent-insurance company.