Case brief
What is this about?
Karnataka High Court, Bengaluru; M.F.A. No.1404/2019 (MV-I) under S.173(1) MV Act; decided 27.04.2026 by Justice Vijaykumar A. Patil (single judge); claimant's appeal for enhancement of motor accident compensation for fracture injuries in accident dated 03.09.2016; discrepancy between doctor witnesses (PW-2/PW-3) and documentary evidence on side of fracture; Tribunal's global award of Rs.70,000/- upheld as to findings; additional compensation of Rs.40,000/- with 6% p.a. interest from date of petition till realization; New India Assurance to deposit within six weeks; appeal partly allowed; Tribunal award modified.
What did the court decide?
Enhancement of compensation by an additional Rs.40,000/- with interest at 6% per annum from the date of petition till realization; respondent-Insurance Company to deposit the amount with accrued interest before the Tribunal within six weeks, to be released to the appellant; Registry to draw the modified award.