Baiju Raj v. Vineesh
Case brief
What is this about?
In this motor accident appeal, the Court enhanced the compensation awarded by the Tribunal. The Court found the original quantum inadequate regarding income, loss of earnings, transportation, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, granting an additional sum of Rs. 24,000 with interest.
What did the court decide?
Additional compensation of Rs. 24,000 with interest at 9% per annum directed to be deposited by the insurance company.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE THOMAS P.JOSEPH
WEDNESDAY, THE 4TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2013/13TH BHADRA, 1935
MACA.NO. 1558 OF 2013 ()
------------------------------------O.P(MV) NO.1558 OF 2013, MOTOR ACCIDENTS CLAIMS TRIBUNAL, KOZHIKODE
APPELLANT(S)/APPELLANTS/PETITIONERS:
BAIJU RAJ AGED 30 YEARS S/O.(LATE) KUMARAN NAIR, RESIDING AT 815(1/790) PALARIKANDI, PO CHELANNUR, KOZHIKODE
BY ADVS.SRI.V.S.CHANDRASEKHARAN
SRI.M.V.DAS
SMT.LEKSHMI SWAMINATHAN
RESPONDENT(S)/RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS:
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal was adequate given the injuries and expenses.
Whether the quantum of compensation requires enhancement.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
BAIJU RAJ
- respondent
VINEESH
- respondent
RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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