Partly allowed
Dundappa v. Bandulal and Anr.
Karnataka HCMFA/203923/2023
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Cross-appeals arising from a road traffic accident in which the claimant suffered grievous injuries. The court found the tribunal's assessment of disability unsupported, re-assessed functional disability at 40%, recomputed compensation under standard heads, allowed both appeals in part, fixed total compensation at Rs. 9,44,000 with interest at 8% per annum, and modified the awards accordingly.
What did the court decide?
Both appeals allowed in part; claimant entitled to total compensation of Rs. 9,44,000 with interest at 8% per annum from date of petition until deposit; amounts already deposited to be adjusted.