Smt. Akshata and Ors. v. Sri Modinsab and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appellants challenged a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award granting compensation for a fatal road accident, contending the deceased's income was wrongly assessed and interest was excessive. Holding the Tribunal's computation contrary to the evidence, this Court enhanced the compensation and fixed interest at 7% per annum until realisation.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced over the Tribunal's award; interest fixed at 7% per annum until realisation; award otherwise modified accordingly.