Disposed
The Divisional Manager v. Shankramma and Ors.
Karnataka HCMFA/200143/2024
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Motor accident insurance claim: after the rider died when his motorcycle dashed against a culvert, the insurer repudiated the death claim citing negligence and invalid licence. The Ombudsman panel upheld the complainant; the court agreed the driving licence issue did not defeat the claim and directed payment of the balance award with interest.
What did the court decide?
Insurer directed to pay the balance awarded compensation, reduced by 10% towards future prospects, with interest at 9% within 60 days, failing which recovery steps ensue.