Asif Khan v. Mahadeva
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court modified a Tribunal award in a motor vehicle accident claim, enhancing compensation significantly for pain and suffering, loss of future earnings, and other heads, totaling Rs. 3,85,880.
What did the court decide?
Judgment and award modified; enhanced compensation of Rs. 2,18,340 with interest @ 6% p.a. from date of petition; no interest for 765-day delay.
What the court decided
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MFA No. 5307 of 2018
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2023
BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE HANCHATE SANJEEVKUMAR
M.F.A. NO. 5307 OF 2018 (MV-I)
BETWEEN:
- ASIF KHAN
S/O. LATE KHASIM KHAN AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS,
RA/T BILIDEVALAYA
KASABA HOBLI, KUNIGAL TALUK
TUMKUR DISTRICT-576201
Digitally signed by JAI JYOTHI J Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal under various heads for pain and suffering, loss of future earnings, medical expenses, and attendant charges is adequate considering the nature of inju
Whether the claimant is entitled to additional heads of compensation such as loss of amenities and future medical expenses.
Whether the quantification of loss of future earnings, considering notional income, disability percentage, and multiplier, is appropriate.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Asif Khan
- respondent
Mahadeva
- respondent
Wajid Khan
- respondent
The Branch Manager M/S United India Insurance Co Ltd
- respondent
The Divisional Manager United India Insurance Co Ltd
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Karnataka HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- MFA/5307/2018
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