The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt Subbalakshmamma
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Keywords: New India Assurance Co. Ltd.; MFA No. 8968/2018 (MV-D); Karnataka High Court at Bengaluru; appeal u/s 173(1) Motor Vehicles Act against MACT award; fatal road accident 24.10.2015; deceased Venkataramaiah @ Shetty aged 60 (DOB 09.11.1955); income-tax returns Exhibits P.9 and P.10 (2013-14, 2014-15) as proof of income; 'B' register extracts Exhibits P.16 and P.17; transport business; monthly income Rs.30,000/- upheld against plea to reduce to Rs.20,000/-; multiplier 9; loss of dependency Rs.21,60,000/-; consortium and conventional heads hold good; award Rs.22,30,000/- with 6% p.a. interest; 50% already deposited, balance within one month; transfer to Tribunal; widow's withdrawal with accrued interest; MVC No.1986/2016, 2nd Addl. Judge & 28th ACMM, Court of Small Causes, Bengaluru (SCCH13); appeal dismissed on 03.09.2025; Justice P Sree Sudha (single-judge oral judgment).