Sri Narasappa S/O Hampayya @ Hampayya Lata v. Khaja Mohinuddin S/O Pakeersab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeals challenging inadequacy of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in two death claim petitions. The court reworked each head of damages, applying a higher notional income, adjusting deductions for personal expenses, and relying on Supreme Court precedent, enhancing compensation in both matters.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced in both appeals; amounts recomputed headwise and rounded off; cross-objections disposed; no order as to costs.