The Manager/ Legal Officer v. Sharanamma and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal in a fatal road accident claim where the tribunal had dismissed the insurer's application and awarded compensation below the amount claimed. The High Court found the rider held only a learner's-licence-class badge without a valid driving test certificate, yet still allowed enhanced compensation of about Rs. 3,28,000/- with interest, directing the insurer to pay and recover amounts from the
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 3,28,000/- plus interest at 7.5% p.a. from date of petition till realisation, payable by the insurer; insurer's appeal allowed subject to recovery of awarded amount from t