The Divisional Manager v. Master Vijay Samrat. H. G.
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat settlement of motor accident appeal; National Insurance Co. Ltd. (Divisional Manager, Mysore) v. Master Vijay Samrat H.G. (minor, rep. by father Ganesh R) and Krishnegowda (car owner KA-12-N-79767); M.F.A. No.5539/2025 (MV); Lok Adalat No.5657/2025; MVC No. 1144/2023, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mysuru; S.173(1) MV Act; compensation settled at Rs.5,02,000/- with 6% p.a. against Tribunal award of Rs.8,32,000/-; joint memo; default interest 9% p.a.; deposit within six weeks; disposed 14.08.2025; conciliators Justice K.V. Aravind and Member Pavana Chandra Shetty H.
What did the court decide?
Appeal disposed of in terms of the joint memo; Tribunal Judgment and Award modified — claimants to receive Rs.5,02,000/- with 6% p.a. interest in full and final settlement; deposit before the Tribunal within six weeks of preparation of award, failing which 9% p.a. from date of default till deposit; any deposit before this Court transferred to the Claims Tribunal; apportionment/deposit/release per the Tribunal's Judgment and Award.