Case brief
What is this about?
Enhancement of fatal motor accident compensation — Karnataka HC, MFA No.2353/2016 (NC: 2025:KHC:28597), decided 25-07-2025 by Umesh M Adiga J. Accident 18.04.2015 involving bus KA-15/3028 (Sri Gajanna Motor Transport Co Ltd; insured with United India Insurance Co Ltd). Deceased Ex-Serviceman's monthly income reassessed from Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 (pension Rs.12,000 p.m. plus agricultural income); 10% added towards future prospects; multiplier 11; 1/4th deducted for personal expenses; loss of dependency enhanced from Rs.9,90,000 to Rs.16,33,500; net enhancement Rs.6,43,500 with 6% interest. Tribunal below: II Addl. Senior Civil Judge & Addl. MACT-V, Chitradurga, M.V.C.No.246/2015, award dated 23.12.2015. Filed under S.173(1) MV Act. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed in part: judgment and award dated 23.12.2015 in M.V.C. No.246/2015 modified; claimants entitled to enhancement of Rs.6,43,500/- with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of claim petition till realization; Respondent No.2 directed to deposit the amount within six weeks; TCR to be sent back with a copy of the judgment to the Tribunal.