Smt Husna Begum v. the Branch Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
MFA (MV-I) enhancement of motor accident compensation, High Court of Karnataka, single judge P Sree Sudha, decided 09.09.2025; claimant Husna Begum alias Khusnabhi (aged ~26-27, working as police); owner Lanco Infratech Ltd.; insurer Bharathi AXA General Insurance Ltd.; Tribunal award Rs.15,000/- @6%; claim Rs.2,90,000/-; key ruling: interest payable from date of first filing (03.12.2011) even though case was first filed before wrong forum (MACT Bangalore, MVC No. 7252/2011) and later transferred (18.03.2014) to MACT Kolar; notional income Rs.6,500/- p.m. for 2011; heads: injuries, pain and suffering, loss of amenities, medical expenses, transportation/extra nourishment/attendant charge, loss of income during laid-up period; total Rs.32,500/- computed vs Rs.32,000/- in operative order; filed under S.173(1) MV Act; no precedents cited or engaged.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed; Tribunal's award enhanced from Rs.15,000/- to Rs.32,500/- (operative order records Rs.32,000/-) with interest at 6% per annum from 03.12.2011 till the date of deposit; Respondent No.2-insurance company directed to deposit the amount with interest within one month; claimant permitted to withdraw the deposited amount with accrued interest.