Shriram General v. Jummanna and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Insurance company appealed a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs. 4,00,000 to an injured claimant who suffered 40% permanent disability when the vehicle he was riding was hit by the insured's lorry. The High Court found the award on the lower limb inadequate and enhanced it.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs. 4,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000 with interest at 6% per annum.