Chennamma v. Hanumesh P
Case brief
What is this about?
Fatal road accident 01.06.2015 near Mandya; claim petition under Section 166 MV Act; S. 173(1) MV Act appeals; enhancement of compensation; insurer's cross-appeal on multiplier; notional income Rs.9,000 per month; age of deceased 63 years proved by election voter ID Ex.P17; Ex.R1 insurance policy not proof of age; multiplier '7'; 1/4th deduction for personal and living expenses; interest reduced from 9% to 6% p.a.; enhanced award Rs.7,76,000/- against Tribunal's Rs.5,20,000/-; MVC No.1417/2015, MACT Mandya; New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
What did the court decide?
Both appeals allowed in part: the Tribunal's award is modified so that the claimants obtain total compensation of Rs.7,76,000/- (against Rs.5,20,000/-), carrying interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realisation; the Insurance Company to deposit the enhanced amount with accrued interest before the Tribunal within six weeks; the Tribunal's apportionment, deposit and release directions remain unaltered; amount deposited before the High Court to be transmitted back to the Tribunal; modified award to be drawn.