Sri Mohammed Jameel v. Sri Divakar P N
Motor Accidents – Enhancement of compensation
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NC: 2026:KHC:15419 | MFA No. 4102 of 2025 (MV-I) | High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru | decided 16.03.2026 | Coram: Hon'ble Mrs. Justice P Sree Sudha (author). Parties: Mohammed Jameel (injured claimant-appellant) v. Divakar P N (respondent 1) and Sriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. (respondent 2, insurer). Appeal under S.173(1) MV Act against judgment/award dated 21.11.2024 of MACT-15, Bengaluru (SCCH-15) in MVC No.4755/2017 (award Rs.2,84,680/- + 6% p.a.). Key points: multiplier '14' for age 45 years (vs Tribunal's '13'), following Shashikala v. Gangalakshmamma, 2015 SCC 280 (para 17); monthly income Rs.11,000/- upheld for want of proof; disability 13% = one-third of 38.14% (left upper limb, PW.5); heads recomputed — pain and suffering Rs.50,000/-, loss of amenities Rs.25,000/-, transportation/extra nourishment/attendant Rs.30,000/-, laid-up loss of income Rs.33,000/- (3 months); total Rs.4,45,640/-; enhancement Rs.1,60,960/- with 6% p.a. interest, deposit by respondent No.2 within one month. Disposition: appeal allowed-in-part (compensation enhanced).