Regi Paul v. v.v.Roy
Case brief
What is this about?
In an appeal against the quantum of compensation awarded for a motor accident injury, the High Court partially allowed the appeal, enhancing the compensation by ₹53,800/- based on the severity of the appellant's fractures and treatment, along with adjusted interest.
What did the court decide?
Additional compensation of ₹53,800/- granted along with interest at 7.5% per annum; insurer directed to deposit the amount.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.T.SANKARAN &
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.L.JOSEPH FRANCIS
THURSDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2012/22ND AGRAHAYANA 1934
MACA.No. 1029 of 2006 ( )
OPMV.604/1999 of M.A.C.T.,ERNAKULAM
APPELLANT/APPELLANT IN OP(MV)::
REGI PAUL, S/O. PAULOSE, PULIKKAL HOUSE, NORTH EZHAKKARANADU P.O. (VIA) PUTHENCRUZ-682 308.
BY ADV. SRI.VIVEK VARGHESE P.J.
RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS IN OP(MV)::
- V.V. ROY, VADAKKETHURUTHEL HOUSE, RAMAMANGALAM P.O. MUVATTUPUZHA-686 663 (REGD. OWNER).
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Claims Tribunal was correct in quantum considering the nature of injuries?
Whether enhancement of compensation for loss of earning, pain and suffering, and loss of amenities in life is warranted?
Whether interest should be awarded on the additional compensation and how it should be calculated?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Regi Paul
- respondent
V.V. Roy
- respondent
C.U. Mathai
- respondent
National Insurance Co. Ltd.
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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