Shri Naveen Kumar B v. Vs Shri Manjunatha N
Motor Accidents – Compensation – Enhancement
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Karnataka High Court (Bengaluru), P Sree Sudha J, 23.03.2026, NC: 2026:KHC:16506; MFA No.5461 of 2024 (MV-I) under S.173(1) MV Act by injured claimant Naveen Kumar B.V. (mason, RTA 24.05.2022, mandible/maxilla/humerus fractures, Grade II liver injury) against Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. (R2; R1 Manjunath N, notice dispensed). Enhances Tribunal award in MVC No.3511/2022 dated 17.01.2024 (Rs.8,87,122 @ 6% p.a.): notional income Rs.15,500 p.m. (KSLSA chart) and multiplier 18 affirmed for want of income proof; Tribunal's 15% whole-body disability replaced with 19% (1/3rd of PW-2-assessed 38% right upper limb); loss of future earning capacity Rs.6,36,120; additions of Rs.46,500 laid-up loss, Rs.50,000 future medicals, Rs.40,000 each for amenities and transport/nourishment/attendant; medicals Rs.2,09,422 and pain-suffering Rs.70,000 confirmed. Appeal allowed in part; revised total Rs.10,92,047 per Order (computation Rs.10,92,042) with 6% p.a. interest; enhanced Rs.2,04,920 to be deposited by insurer within one month. No precedent cited; issues turn on disability percentage and quantum heads only.