R Ishwaramma @ Eshwaramma W/O Nagabhushana v. B v Narahari S/O K Venkatappa
Case brief
What is this about?
Seven injured claimants in a road accident between a lorry and a bus sought enhancement of compensation while the insurer contested liability citing lack of permit and contributory negligence. The High Court rejected the insurer's appeals following an earlier judgment on the same accident and enhanced compensation for all seven claimants with interest.
What did the court decide?
Insurer's appeals rejected; claimants' enhancement appeals partly allowed; modified compensation awarded ranging from Rs.2,96,300 to Rs.5,32,880 with interest at 6% p.a.