Case brief
What is this about?
MFA under S.173(1) MV Act, High Court of Karnataka (Justice P Sree Sudha, 23.04.2026); enhancement of motor accident compensation; whole-body disability fixed at 70% against tribunal's 25%; cervical spine injury C3–C6 with permanent implants, non-treating consultant neurosurgeon's assessment accepted; notional income Rs.16,500/- p.m. per Karnataka State Legal Services Authority chart in absence of income proof; multiplier 13 for age 47; 25% future prospects relying on MFA No.103807/2016 (New Assurance Company Limited v. Abdul); loss of future earning capacity Rs.22,52,250/-; total compensation enhanced from Rs.25,44,970/- to Rs.41,92,720/- at 6% interest; insurer Chola MS General Insurance appeal dismissed, claimant's appeal allowed in part; MVC No.1965/2024, MACT Bengaluru (SCCH-16).
What did the court decide?
MFA No.7937/2025 (insurer) dismissed; MFA No.951/2026 (claimant) allowed-in-part; judgment and award dated 01.08.2025 in M.V.C.No.1965/2024 modified; compensation enhanced from Rs.25,44,970/- to Rs.41,92,720/- with interest at 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization; respondent No.2 (insurer) directed to deposit the enhanced amount of Rs.16,47,750/- with 6% interest within one month, on which the claimant may withdraw the entire amount with accrued interest.