Smt. Mahalakshmamma v. Mr.Venkatesh.H
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat conciliation order, High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru, dated 13-08-2025; M.F.A.No.2801/2025 (MV) enhancement appeal under S.173(1) MV Act by claimants Smt. Mahalakshmamma and Sri. Krishnappa (Bhaktharahalli, Kunigal taluk, Tumakuru district) against Mr. Venkatesh.H and Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Ltd. (advocate Ravi S. Samprathi); appeal against award dated 27.09.2023 in MVC No.4776/2021 of Chief Judge, Court of Small Causes and Member, Prl. MACT, Bengaluru; settled for additional lump-sum Rs.5,00,000/- over Tribunal award; deposit within six weeks failing which 9% p.a. interest; appeal disposed, Tribunal award modified.
What did the court decide?
Additional lump-sum compensation of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) payable by the respondent-Insurance Company to the appellants-claimants over and above the Tribunal award, in full and final settlement; deposit before the Tribunal within six weeks of preparation of award, failing which interest at 9% p.a. from date of default till deposit; release of the entire enhanced amount to the claimant on proper identification; Tribunal judgment and award modified accordingly.