Sri Govardhana C J v. Cholamandalam Ms Gen Insurance Co. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka partly allowed an appeal seeking enhancement of motor accident compensation. The Tribunal had awarded Rs 1,80,438 but omitted loss of future income despite finding 11% whole-body disability. The court held that a 20-year-old claimant with 11% disability is entitled to loss of future income calculated at notional income of Rs 15,500 per month with multiplier 18, amounting to Rs 3,68,280. It also reduced the laid-up period from six to three months (Rs 46,500). Total enhanced compensation of Rs 3,21,780 with 6% interest from date of petition was awarded, excluding interest for 385 days' delay in filing the appeal. The insurer was directed to deposit the amount within six weeks.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs 3,21,780 with interest at 6% per annum from date of petition till realization, excluding interest for 385 days' delay in filing appeal. Insurer directed to deposit amount within six weeks.