Karnataka State Road v. Hulaganaika @ Kulaganaika
Case brief
What is this about?
MFA No.8855 of 2012 (MV), High Court of Karnataka, decided 09.03.2026, C.M. Poonacha, J. Quantum challenge by KSRTC to MACT Chamarajanagar award in MVC No.381/2010 (accident 23.07.2009; coolie claimant; 30% limb disability; injuries including fracture of radius). Award components: Rs.48,000 pain and suffering, Rs.10,580 medical expenses, Rs.75,000 disability, Rs.15,000 loss of amenities; total Rs.1,46,980/- with 6% p.a. interest. Omission of heads like loss of income during laid-up period defeated excessiveness plea; appeal dismissed; deposit transmitted to Tribunal. Statute: S.173(1) MV Act. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
No relief to the appellant; the Tribunal's award of Rs.1,46,980/- with interest @ 6% p.a. stands, and the amount deposited by the appellant is to be transmitted to the Tribunal for disbursement in terms of the award.