Shashikala and Anr. v. the Special Land Acquisition Officer and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal by claimants against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award seeking enhancement of compensation for death caused in a road traffic accident involving a lorry insured with the respondent insurer. The court found the tribunal's award on the lower side and enhanced the compensation with interest and costs.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to the extent stated in the operative order, payable with interest at 8% per annum and proportionate costs.