Sagar Patil v. Shivaji and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident claims appeal before High Court of Karnataka. Claimant sustained grievous injuries in motorbike accident. Tribunal awarded compensation. High Court reassessed disability at 45% (vs 25% by Tribunal) based on fracture and other injuries, recalculated compensation heads including loss of future earnings, medical expenses, and awarded enhancement with 9% interest. Appeal partly allowed.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation with interest at 9% per annum from date of petition till realization; respondent directed to disburse within six weeks ¶70