Amith, v. Smt. Shamala.M
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka partly allowed an appeal by a 19-year-old claimant seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for injuries sustained in a road accident. The court enhanced compensation for pain and suffering from Rs.10,000 to Rs.70,000 and for loss of amenities from Rs.10,000 to Rs.60,000, revised notional income to Rs.16,250 per month as per KSLSA guidelines, awarded Rs.48,750 for loss of income during three months' laid-up period, recalculated loss of future income at Rs.5,26,500 applying a 15% disability and multiplier of 18, and allowed Rs.30,000 for future medical expenses for implant removal. Total compensation was enhanced from Rs.7,00,400 to Rs.8,87,250 with 6% interest from petition date.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.1,86,850 with interest at 6% per annum from date of petition till realisation; respondent No.2/insurer to deposit amount before Tribunal within six weeks; appellant entitled to release of entire enhanced compensation with interest; no interest on future medical expenses of Rs.30,000.