Ms. Shaheda Banu v. Sri. Chandrashekar N G
Case brief
What is this about?
Enhancement of motor vehicle accident compensation; reassessment of functional disability from 13% to 19% (whole body) on the strength of PW2 doctor's evidence (38% limb / 19% whole body); MFA under Section 173(1) MV Act against award in MVC No.5245/2017 of II Additional Judge & XXVIII ACMM, Court of Small Causes and MACT, Bengaluru (SCCH-13); injuries: proximal tibia fracture left (bi-condylar) with fibula fracture; claimant a teacher; loss of future income computed with income Rs.12,000, multiplier 16 and 19% disability; total compensation enhanced from Rs.4,44,864 to Rs.6,47,104; interest 6% p.a. from date of petition; Reliance General Insurance Company (R2) directed to deposit within six weeks; Karnataka High Court, decision dated 28.04.2026.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed in part: impugned judgment and award modified so that the appellant-claimant is entitled to total compensation of Rs.6,47,104/- (against Rs.4,44,864/- by the Tribunal) with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization; Respondent No.2-Insurance Company to deposit the enhanced amount with accrued interest before the Tribunal within six weeks of receipt of certified copy; the rest of the Tribunal's award regarding apportionment, deposit and release remains unaltered; Registry to transmit records and modified award to be drawn.