K. Ravikumar v. Jayamma
Case brief
What is this about?
MFA No. 5550/2018 (MV-D), High Court of Karnataka, decided 06-08-2025 by P Sree Sudha J. Appeal under S.173(1) MV Act by vehicle owner K. Ravikumar against award dated 06.06.2018 of III Additional Judge & Member MACT, Court of Small Causes, Bengaluru [SCCH-18] in MVC No.6408/2016 (claimants Jayamma, Shashikala, H D Umesha; insurer Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.) awarding Rs.5,15,500 with 9% p.a. interest. Appeal dismissed for default: counsel Vinaya Keerthy M. absent, 50% deposit direction dated 31.07.2025 not complied with, non-appearance despite 'Dismissal' caption. Useful for: dismissal of appeal for non-prosecution, effect of non-compliance with interim deposit order, Tribunal award holding owner liable remains unchallenged.
What did the court decide?
The appeal is dismissed: the appellant showed no interest in pursuing the litigation, having failed to deposit 50% of the compensation as directed on 31.07.2025 and having not appeared even when the matter was listed under the caption 'Dismissal'; accordingly, no purpose is served and the appeal stands dismissed, leaving the Tribunal's award intact.