Smt Kalpana K v. Sri Muniraja H M
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What is this about?
Karnataka HC (Bengaluru), MFA No. 3355 of 2026 (MV-I), Shivashankar Amarannavar J, decided 09/07/2026 (NC: 2026:KHC:34646). Enhancement of compensation under S.173(1) MV Act for death of Mani, driver of heavy goods vehicle (DL Ex.P10), killed in accident on 07.12.2024 with lorry KA-02-AA-4136; claimants: widow, two minor children, parents. Notional income raised from Rs.16,500 to Rs.19,000 p.m.; 40% future prospects, 1/4 personal-expense deduction, multiplier 17 upheld; loss of dependency Rs.40,69,800; consortium to parents Rs.48,000 each; total Rs.42,97,800 against Tribunal's Rs.37,14,300; enhancement Rs.5,83,500 with 6% interest, penal 9% if deposit delayed beyond six weeks; insurer Royal Sundaram General Insurance Co. Ltd.; minors' share in Karnataka Bank FD. Keywords: MACT Bengaluru, MVC No.9252/2024, loss of dependency, loss of consortium, notional income, heavy goods vehicle driver, Ex.P10.