Irine Dorathy v. the Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat conciliation order; High Court of Karnataka; MFA (MV) enhancement appeal under S.173(1) MV Act against MACT XVIII Additional Judge, Court of Small Causes Bengaluru SCCH-4 award dated 01.07.2022 in MVC No.4939/2019; claimants Irine Dorathy and Sheeba Sharoon; respondent Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Ltd.; joint memo settlement; additional lump-sum compensation Rs.60,000 over Tribunal award; full and final settlement; deposit within six weeks; 9% p.a. interest on default; award released on proper identification; appeal disposed, Tribunal award modified.
What did the court decide?
Enhancement secured by consent: additional lump-sum of Rs.60,000/- payable by the respondent-Insurance Company to the appellants/claimants over and above the Tribunal award, in full and final settlement, deposited within six weeks of preparation of the award (failing which 9% p.a. interest runs from date of default); Tribunal's Judgment and Award modified accordingly.