B Abhishekgowda v. G. Lakshmanagowda
Case brief
What is this about?
Enhancement appeal by injured claimant under Section 173(1) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988; Karnataka High Court, single judge P Sree Sudha, decided 27.04.2026; against award in MVC.No.3051/2019 of IX ASCJ/Additional MACT-7 Bengaluru (SCCH-7) dated 19.03.2022; accident 21.03.2019; claim Rs.25,00,000, Tribunal award Rs.5,16,423. Key terms: notional income Rs.14,000 per KSLSA chart; no income proof; age 25; multiplier 18; disability 46% taken as 15%; future earning capacity Rs.4,53,600; medical expenses Rs.72,423 Ex.P8; future medical Rs.20,000; pain and suffering Rs.60,000; loss of amenities Rs.30,000; attendant/nourishment Rs.40,000; laid-up 3 months Rs.42,000; enhanced total Rs.7,18,023 with 6% interest; enhanced deposit Rs.2,01,600; respondents include Tata AIG General Insurance; advocate Raghu R. for claimant, Janardhana Reddy for insurer.
What did the court decide?
Appeal allowed in part; judgment and award dated 19.03.2022 in MVC.No.3051/2019 modified; claimant entitled to Rs.7,18,023/- with interest at 6% p.a. from date of petition till realization (instead of Rs.5,16,423/-); respondent No.2/Insurance Company directed to deposit the enhanced amount of Rs.2,01,600/- with 6% interest within one month; on such deposit, petitioner permitted to withdraw the entire amount along with interest accrued.