Kum. Lasya Priya M v. M/S Icici Lombard Motor Ins.Co.Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka partly allowed an appeal filed by a minor claimant seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for injuries sustained in a school bus accident. The Tribunal had awarded Rs.30,000/- as global compensation. Considering the injury (swelling and tenderness over right parietal region of scalp), 3-day hospitalization, and medical expenses of Rs.4,600/-, the Court enhanced the compensation by Rs.15,000/- without interest, directing the respondent school to deposit the amount within 6 weeks for fixed deposit in the minor's name until majority.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced global compensation of Rs.15,000/- without interest; respondent school to deposit within 6 weeks before Tribunal for fixed deposit in minor's name until majority