Hanumanthappa S/O Ramappa Hunasihal v. Chiranjeevi
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC (Dharwad) enhances compensation in five MV-death appeals under S.173(1) MV Act arising from a 2011 tipper–Tata Ace fatal collision (claims before Gangavathi and Koppal MACTs); quantum recomputed using KSLSA notional income ₹6,000 p.m. (2011), Pranay Sethi future prospects (40%/25%), multipliers 18/14, and Kishan Gopal ₹5 lakh for a minor's death; pay-and-recover direction against the vehicle owner; interest barred for long filing delays; sixth appeal (MFA 101912/2024) dismissed as the insurer had already paid.
What did the court decide?
MFAs 101893, 100874, 100875, 100878 and 100879 of 2024 allowed with enhanced compensation of ₹5,57,200 (MVC 436/2014), ₹5,57,200 (MVC 439/2014), ₹2,25,000 (MVC 442/2014), ₹3,45,200 (MVC 438/2014) and ₹2,54,000 (MVC 437/2014) respectively, each with 6% p.a. interest from the date of petition; MFA 101912/2024 dismissed (insurer had already paid); insurer to pay at first instance and recover from the owner; no interest for the delay in filing.