Bhimapp and Ors. v. Mahadevi and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka HC appeal against MACT compensation award; deceased female aged ~45, agricultural worker; vehicle turned turtle due to rash/negligent driving; notional income assessed per KSLSA guidelines; future prospects added per Supreme Court law; appeal partly allowed; compensation enhanced; respondent Insurance Company directed to deposit enhanced amount with interest at 6% p.a. within 8 weeks.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed in part; compensation enhanced beyond the Tribunal award, payable with interest, to be deposited by the respondent Insurance Company within eight weeks. ¶98