Sandeepa. G. M. v. Jagadeesha C. M.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka partly allowed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award. The appellant, aged 28 at the time of a 2022 road accident, suffered a comminuted fracture of the right femur. The court enhanced compensation from Rs.3,68,460 to Rs.5,17,700, revising pain and suffering from Rs.20,000 to Rs.30,000, loss of amenities from Rs.5,000 to Rs.20,000, loss of income during laid up period to Rs.46,500 (three months at Rs.15,500/month), and loss of future earnings to Rs.3,16,200 (applying 10% disability and multiplier 17). Future medical expenses of Rs.30,000 for implant removal were added. Interest at 6% per annum from petition date was awarded on the enhanced amount of Rs.1,49,240, but not for 347 days' delay in filin
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs.1,49,240 with interest at 6% per annum from date of petition till realization; insurer to deposit within six weeks; no interest for 347 days' delay in filing appeal.