Sri. Arunkumar .D v. the Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Enhancement of motor vehicle compensation; loss of income due to physical disablement denied despite 14.15% disability opinion (PW-3 Dr.Shashikanth); income tax returns Ex.P20 showing income increased after accident; claimant assisting father in business; KSRTC respondent; MVC No.8100/2016, Tribunal award 31.12.2018; additional global compensation Rs.25,000/- without interest; deposit within six weeks; MFA under S.173(1) MV Act; Vijaykumar A. Patil, J.; High Court of Karnataka.
What did the court decide?
Appeal partly allowed in modification of the impugned judgment and award: additional compensation of Rs.25,000/- (globally, without interest) awarded to the appellant-claimant; the respondent-corporation to deposit it before the Tribunal within six weeks of receipt of certified copy, for release to the claimant; Registry to draw modified award and return records to the Tribunal.