Smt Rathnavathi v. N Dayananda
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – S.173(1) – Enhancement of compensation
Case brief
What is this about?
MFA No.3775/2017 (MV-I), High Court of Karnataka (P Sree Sudha J., 18.09.2025): enhancement of motor accident compensation under S.173(1) MV Act by injured claimant Smt Rathnavathi against N. Dayananda, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Co Ltd (R2, represented by D Vijayakumar) and Mr. Poonacha, arising from award dated 10.06.2016 in MVC No.211/2015 (common award with MVC No.212/2015) by V Addl. District & Sessions Judge, Puttur. Income of Rs.9,000/- p.m. and 10% disability upheld; award enhanced from Rs.2,15,800/- (7% interest) to Rs.2,85,800/- (6% interest) with head-wise enhancement (pain and suffering Rs.40,000; medical expenses Rs.60,000; loss of amenities Rs.10,000; nourishment/transportation/attendant Rs.30,000); no interest for 224 days' delay; appeal allowed in part.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed in part: the Tribunal's award in MVC No.211/2015 modified; compensation enhanced from Rs.2,15,800/- (with 7% p.a. interest) to Rs.2,85,800/- with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till the date of realization; Respondent No.2/Insurance Company directed to deposit the amount within one month from the date of the order; claimant permitted to withdraw the entire amount with accrued interest on deposit; no interest for the delayed period of 224 days.