Partly allowed
Zaibunisa Beguam v. Syed Yusuf and Ors.
Karnataka HCMFA/200413/2019
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Insurer's appeal against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of about Rs. 8,11,000 to an injured claimant. The court reviewed each head of damages, revised the monthly notional income, recomputed loss of amenities, future prospects, pain and suffering and attendant charges, and enhanced the award.
What did the court decide?
Tribunal's award enhanced; insurer to pay enhanced compensation with 6% interest from date of petition till realisation, within six weeks.