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Mahantheshwara S M v. Smt. Shobha

Karnataka HC21 Feb 2026MFA/7428/2024

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What is this about?

A Lok Adalat conciliation order settled a motor accident compensation appeal between Mahantheshwara S.M. and New India Assurance Co. Ltd. The court modified the previous Tribunal award to include an additional settlement of Rs. 2,00,000/- to be paid with interest for delay.

What did the court decide?

Settlement of Rs. 2,00,000/- in addition to Tribunal award; modification of previous judgment and award.

Mahantheshwara S M Vs Smt. Shobha — Motor Accident Claims | Karnataka HC (2026)

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HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, BENGALURU BEFORE THE LOK ADALAT

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU

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DATED THIS THE 21^ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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CONCILIATORS PRESENT:

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THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VIJAYKUMAR A. PATIL

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SMT. ARCHANA K.M., MEMBER

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M.F.A.No.7428/2024 (MV-I)

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(Lok Adalat No.6760/2025)

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BETWEEN:

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MAHANTHESHWARA S.M. S/O S.M. MAHADEVAPRASAD AGED ABOUT 23 YEARS R/AT SENAPATHI HALLI SOSALE HOBLI, BANNURU POST T. NARASIPURA TALUK MYSURU - 570 101.

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...APPELLANT

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(BY SRI. SYED ABDUL SABOOR, ADVOCATE)

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AND:

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SMT. SHOBHA W/O CHANNEGOWDA AGED ABOUT 38 YEARS R/AT SENAPATHI HALLI

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SOSALE HOBLI, BANNURU POST

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T. NARASIPURA TALUK MYSURU - 571 101.

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THE MANAGER NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. JLB ROAD CHAMUNDIPURAM MYSURU - 570 004.

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….RESPONDENTS (BY SMT. MANJULA N. TEJASWI, ADVOCATE FOR R2) THIS MFA IS FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 28.06.2024 PASSED IN MVC NO.596/2020 ON THE FILE OF THE V ADDL., DISTRICT JUDGE AND MACT, MYSURU, SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION.

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THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE LOK ADALAT, THE FOLLOWING CONCILIATION ORDER IS PASSED:

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CONCILIATION ORDER

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The learned counsel appearing for the appellant-claimant is present. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent - Insurance Company along with its representative are present.

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After prolonged negotiations, the matter is settled. A Joint Memo signed by the learned counsel appearing for the appellant

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claimant (being authorized by the appellant - claimant to sign) and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent - Insurance Company and its authorized Officer, is filed. The appellant - claimant has agreed to receive and the respondent - Insurance Company has agreed to pay a lumpsum of Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh only) in addition to what has been awarded by the Claims Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim.

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The respondent - Insurance Company has agreed to deposit the said amount before the Tribunal within six weeks from the date of preparation of award, failing which the said amount shall carry interest at the rate of 9% p.a. from the date of default, till the date of deposit.

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The entire enhanced compensation amount Rs.2,00,000/shall be released in favour of the appellant – claimant, on proper identification.

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This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms of the Joint Memo. The Judgment and Order dated 28.06.2024 in MVC No.596/2020 on the file of MACT, Mysuru, shall stand modified accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly.

Sd/JUDGE

Sd/-

MEMBER

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Mahantheshwara S M v. Smt. Shobha

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