Smt Venkatalakshmamma v. the Regional Manager

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NC: 2026:KHC:21102 — MFA No.7006 of 2025 (MV-D), High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 16.04.2026 by Hon'ble Mrs. Justice P Sree Sudha (single-judge oral judgment). Enhancement appeal u/s 173(1) MV Act 1988 against judgment/award dt.11.02.2025 in MVC No.6298/2022 (Chief Judge, Court of Small Causes, Member Principal MACT, Bengaluru) arising from the fatal accident of 11.04.2022 in which Shivanna died. Appellants: widow Smt. Venkatalakshmamma (43), son Sri. Chiranjeevi (24), daughter Kumari Chithralekhaa G.S (21), father Sri. Venkappa (70); petitioner No.4 (mother) died 15.05.2024 during pendency. Respondent: The Regional Manager APSRTC, Madanapalli Town (also Manager (Assistant Traffic Manager), APSRTC, Bengaluru Point, Majestic). Counsel: Smt. Sushmitha G for appellants; Kum. Sonali for Sri. D. Vijaya Kumar for respondent. Key rulings: no income proof despite claim of Rs.25,000/- p.m., so notional income Rs.15,500/- p.m. upheld; 25% future prospects (self-employed, age 46); multiplier 13; 1/4 personal-expense deduction; loss of dependency Rs.22,66,875/-; spousal/parental/filial consortium Rs.44,000/- each; conventional heads Rs.33,000/-; total Rs.24,75,875/- with 6% interest from date of petition; enhancement of Rs.4,17,025/- to be deposited within one month; withdrawal by widow (petitioner No.1) alone; no interest for 118-day delay (order on I.A.No.1/2025 dt.6.04.2026).