Krishna v. R Sridhar
Case brief
What is this about?
Enhancement of motor vehicle accident compensation appeal under Section 173(1) MV Act; Karnataka High Court 2026 (NC 2026:KHC:7187; MFA 2686/2024 MV-I); permanent partial disability adopted at 30% versus Tribunal's 26% and claimed 77% (CW-1 39% whole body, CW-2 38% left lower limb); notional income Rs.14,500 per month per KSLSA chart; multiplier 11 for age 55 per Ex.P.5; loss of future earning capacity Rs.5,74,200; medical expenses Rs.1,00,560 confirmed; total compensation Rs.8,73,260 with 6% p.a. interest; Tribunal MVC No.1394/2020 Srirangapatna award modified; enhanced deposit Rs.1,70,060 by IFFCO Tokiyo General Insurance Co. Ltd.; grievous injuries, six-day hospitalization, laid-up period loss.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed in part: the judgment and award dated 17.11.2023 in MVC No.1394/2020 is modified — the claimant is entitled to Rs.8,73,260/- with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization (instead of the Rs.7,03,200/- granted by the Tribunal); Respondent No.2/Insurance Company, which has already deposited the original award amount, is directed to deposit the enhanced compensation of Rs.1,70,060/- with interest within one month; on such deposit the petitioner may withdraw the entire amount with accrued interest.