Mr M S Lokesh v. Mr Thajuddin
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court partly allowed an appeal against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs.30,000 as global compensation for injuries sustained in a 2014 motorcycle accident. The Court held that the Tribunal erred in awarding global compensation without assessing separate heads. Based on the claimant's age (28), notional income of Rs.8,500/month, fracture of frontal bone, medical bills of Rs.15,699, and a three-month lay-off period, the Court re-assessed compensation at Rs.90,000 (pain and suffering Rs.40,000, medical expenses Rs.16,000, loss of earnings during lay-off Rs.25,500, incidental expenses Rs.8,500) with 6% interest from the date of petition, payable by the insurer within six weeks.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs.30,000 to Rs.90,000 with 6% interest from date of petition till deposit; insurer directed to deposit amount within six weeks and release to claimant.