Smt. Ratnamma W/O Anurajappa v. Smt. Suma C W/O Lokesh S. K
Motor Accident Compensation – premature release of fixed deposits
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Writ Petition (GM-AC) No. 103152 of 2025, High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, decided 05.06.2025 by Pradeep Singh Yerur, J.; NC: 2025:KHC-D:7359. Premature release of fixed-deposit compensation amounts before expiry of five-year deposit period imposed by Division Bench order dated 08.08.2022; certiorari under Article 226 against Tribunal (I Addl. Senior Civil Judge and JMFC, Ranebennur) order dated 13.01.2025 in MVC No.81/2020 rejecting claimants' release application; application under Section 151 CPC allowed; FD amounts released with interest forthwith via electronic transfer on furnishing bank details/IFSC. Parties: Ratnamma, Anurajappa and Lokesh A.H. Anurajappa (claimants of deceased Kantesh A.H.) v. Suma C. (owner of bus KA-38/6762) and New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (policy no. 68010031190100004865). No monetary quantum stated; only percentage apportionment (40/40/20; 60% withdrawal / 40% deposit).