Allowed
Kasturbai and Anr. v. Ganesh and Anr.
Karnataka HCMFA/201874/2023
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Appeal against the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 4,00,000 for death caused by an actionable accident involving a lorry. The court found the notional income and future prospects understated, applied a multiplier of 15, and enhanced compensation to Rs. 5,31,000 with interest at 6% per annum.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced by Rs. 5,31,000 over the Tribunal's award, with interest at 6% per annum from date of petition till deposit.