The Divisional Controller v. Shivanna and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor vehicle accident; bus; burst left rear tyre; loose tin sheet striking right leg; grievous injuries; negligence of driver; liability of operator/corporation to pay compensation; hazards of operating transport service borne by corporation; quantum of compensation; disability assessment; medical evidence (calcaneum, tibia, fibula, talus fractures); consideration of Hon'ble Supreme Court ratio; no interference with Tribunal award; appeal dismissed; deposit to be transmitted to Tribunal; High Court of Karnataka.
What did the court decide?
No relief to the appellant: appeal dismissed, with any amount in deposit to be transmitted to the Tribunal immediately. ¶61