Srinivasachari v. Mr. Ravi
Case brief
What is this about?
This Miscellaneous First Appeal to the High Court of Karnataka allowed in part an appeal against a compensation award of Rs.2,05,300 under the Motor Vehicles Act. The court enhanced the compensation to Rs.2,95,960, adding Rs.90,660 for pain and suffering, revised future loss of income, and increased temporary disability and attendant charges, along with interest at 6% per annum.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.90,660 along with interest at 6% per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization.
What the court decided
NC: 2024:KHC:303 MFA No. 396 of 2018
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 BEFORE
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE HANCHATE SANJEEVKUMAR MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO.396 OF 2018 (MV-I)
BETWEEN:
SRINIVASACHARI S/O. LAKSHMANACHARI @ ANNAIAH SOMACHARI, AGE: 48 YEARS, R/A SOMANAPURA VILLAGE, TERAKANAMBI HOBLI, GUNDLUPET TALUK – 571 111.
…APPELLANT
(BY SMT. B.N. MANJULA ADVOCATE FOR SRI. NAGARAJ R C, ADVOCATE)
AND:
Digitally signed by RAMYA D
- MR. RAVI S/O KEMPARAJAPPA, AGE: 33 YEARS, R/O CHIRAKANAHALLI VILLAGE, TERAKANAMBI HOBLI, GUNDLUPET TALUK - 571 111
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the Tribunal correctly assessed the notional income and multiplier for loss of future earning due to disability?
Whether the compensation for loss of income during the laid-up period and food/nourishment charges needs enhancement?
Whether interest should be awarded from the date of petition till realization?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
SRINIVASACHARI S/O. LAKSHMANACHARI @ ANNAIAH SOMACHARI
- respondent
MR. RAVI S/O KEMPARAJAPPA
- respondent
MRS. UMAMAHESH S/O MAHADEVAPPA
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Karnataka HC
- Decided on
- · January
- Registered
- Case no.
- MFA/396/2018
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