Smt. Kumari v. Sri. Prasanna C
Case brief
What is this about?
MFA 2778/2021 (MV-D); Lok Adalat No.6271/2025; MVC 5338/2018; motor vehicle accident death claim; compensation enhancement; Section 173(1) MV Act; New India Assurance Company Ltd.; policy motorcycle KA-09-HN-9655; conciliation order dated 12 July 2025; joint memo settlement; Rs.10,00,000 lump-sum; 9% p.a. interest on delayed deposit; six-week deposit timeline; fixed deposit five years auto-renewal; II-Additional Judge and ACMM Court of Small Causes Bengaluru (SCCH13); appeal disposed, Tribunal award modified.
What did the court decide?
Enhancement of compensation by way of an additional lump-sum of Rs.10,00,000/- payable by respondent No.2 (New India Assurance Company Ltd.) to the appellants in addition to the Tribunal award, in full and final settlement; deposit within six weeks, failing which interest at 9% p.a.; appellant no.1's share per Tribunal award, appellant no.2's share in a five-year fixed deposit with auto-renewal.