George Anto v. Sandeep D Menon
Case brief
What is this about?
In this motor accident appeal, counsel for both parties settled the dispute over enhanced compensation. The Court accepted the settlement offer of Rs.30,000/- from the insurer as just additional compensation and modified the impugned award accordingly, directing depository within 60 days.
What did the court decide?
Modified the award to grant additional compensation of Rs.30,000/- to the claimant upon settlement, with interest at 12% if not deposited within 60 days.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.B.SURESH KUMAR
WEDNESDAY, THE 26TH DAY OF JUNE 2019 / 5TH ASHADHA, 1941
MACA.No.1253 of 2018
AGAINST THE AWARD IN OPMV 1887/2014 of SPECIAL C SPE/CBI-I&3 ADDITIONAL DISTRICT COURT .ADD MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL ,EKM DATED 31-07-2017
APPELLANT/PETITIONER:
GEORGE ANTO
S/O. FELIX K.V, AGED 34 YEARS, KAINIKATTU HOUSE,CHERANALLOOR VILLAGE, CHERANALLOOR, KACHERIPPADY.
BY ADVS. SMT.K.TRESA RANI GEORGE SRI.P.ADAM AMBROSE
RESPONDENT/RESPONDENT:
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal requires modification upon settlement.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
George Anto
- respondent
Sandeep D Menon
- respondent
Oriental Insurance Company
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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