J. Basavaraja v. M. Basavaraj S/O.M.Krishnamurthy
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MFA No. 20532 of 2013 (MV-), NC: 2025:KHC-D:11871, High Court of Karnataka at Dharwad, Justice Ashok S. Kinagi, decided 12.09.2025. Enhancement appeal under S.173(1)/S.166 MV Act against award dated 04.05.2012 in MVC No.237/2010 (Senior Civil Judge cum Member, MACT-VI, Kudligi): fatal accident 06.02.2009, Kudligi Hospet by-pass road, motor-cycle KA-35/R-4611; insurer's defence that rider lacked valid driving licence (RW.1, Exs.R1-R5); charge sheet Ex.P2 on negligence. Core ruling: dismissal of the claim petition against the Insurance Company without reasons, despite an affirmative finding on rash and negligent riding, is an error justifying setting aside the award; claim petition restored and remanded for fresh disposal with reasons; liability and all contentions left open. Keywords: assignment of reasons, insurer liability, breach of policy condition/licence defence, remand and restoration of claim petition, enhancement of compensation.