Shri. Mallu S/O Sahebgouda Biradar v. the Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court appeal against MACT Bijapur award; negligence need not be proved under the invoked provision per Supreme Court dictum (2019) 12 SCC 395; Tribunal's dismissal on issue No.1 set aside; appeal allowed; remand solely for quantification of compensation; parties to appear without fresh notice; disposal endeavoured within six months; respondent Insurance Corporation; judgment text partially corrupted.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; Tribunal's finding on issue No.1 set aside; matter remanded to the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Bijapur solely for quantification of compensation; appellant and respondent/Insurance Corporation directed to appear before the Tribunal without waiting for further notice; Tribunal to endeavour to dispose of the matter within six months; Trial Court record to be sent back. ¶40