Anil v. Arunkumar
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimant injured as a pillion rider when a motorcycle was hit by a lorry driven negligently. The Tribunal awarded only partial compensation. On appeal, the High Court held strict limitation could not defeat the claim, found permanent physical disability from a fractured right femur, and enhanced compensation.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs.7,71,000 with 6% interest from date of petition till realisation; insurer directed to deposit within six weeks.