Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation v. Anuradha P N
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Keywords: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC); MFA No.3040/2020; MFA No.3041/2020; MFA CROB Nos.54 & 56 of 2024; Order 41 Rule 22 CPC cross-objection; S.173(1) MV Act; Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act 1988; Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, Sidlaghatta; MVC No.08/2018; MVC No.09/2018; judgment and award dated 05.11.2019; accident dated 04.11.2017; motorcycle KA-51-S-8067; KSRTC bus KA-40-F-726; deaths of Murali.V (rider) and Bhagyamma (pillion); claimant family Anuradha P N, Bhanushree M, Chirasvini, Narayanamma, LRs of Venkatashamappa; age determination via SSLC Ex.P3 (DOB 12.07.1978) versus post-mortem; unmarried deceased — 1/2 deduction instead of 1/3; spousal-consortium denial to parents corrected; consortium Rs.40,000 each; income Rs.12,606 (Ex.P10) and Rs.16,000 (Ex.P12 Horticulture Department); Rs.5,000 agricultural income deleted for want of proof; 40% future prospects; multipliers 15 and 16; enhanced award Rs.16,98,320 at 6% interest; reduced award Rs.34,55,600 at 9% interest; Sarla Verma vs. Delhi Transport Corporation (2009) 6 SCC 121; Justices D K Singh and S Rachaiah; judgment dated 19-01-2026.