Sri.Ambarisha v. Vs Mr.K.Balaji Babu
Case brief
What is this about?
The appellant-claimant, a 23-year-old medical representative, suffered traumatic brain injury, facial fractures, hemiplegia, and 50% whole-body permanent disability in a road accident. The Tribunal awarded Rs.26,42,454/- assessing disability at 30%. The High Court, on appeal, enhanced disability to 50%, added 40% future prospects, corrected notional income to Rs.16,250/-, and recalculated loss of future income, attendant and conveyance charges, and loss of income during laid-up period. Total compensation was enhanced to Rs.42,72,654/- with 6% interest from date of petition, minus interest for 102 days' delay in filing appeal.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.16,34,200/- with interest at 6% per annum from date of petition till realization, excluding interest for 102 days' delay in filing appeal. Respondent No.2 (insurer) to deposit enhanced compensation with interest before the Tribunal within 6 weeks. Appellant entitled to release of entire enhanced compensation.