Roy v. Jayamon
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed this motor accident appeal in part, enhancing the compensation awarded by the Tribunal. The court increased the notional income from Rs.10,000 to Rs.12,500 and relied on the medical certificate for 8% disability, resulting in a total enhancement of Rs.1,22,700.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was allowed in part; compensation enhanced by further Rs.1,22,700 with interest at 8% per annum.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIJU ABRAHAM
SATURDAY, THE 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2021 / 6TH AGRAHAYANA, 1943
MACA NO. 3477 OF 2020
AGAINST THE AWARD DATED 19.2.2020 IN OP(MV)NO.988/2017 OF THE MOTOR ACCIDENTS CLAIMS TRIBUNAL, PALA
APPELLANT/PETITIONER:
ROY,AGED 39 YEARS, S/O. JOSEPH, KUMARIYARUPARAMBIL HOUSE, NARIYANANI P.O, PONKUNNAM, CHITHRAKADAVU VILLAGE, KOTTAYAM DISTRICT, PIN686 506
BY ADV P.C.HARIDAS
RESPONDENTS/RESPONDENTS:
- 1 JAYAMON,
S/O. MANI, KALAYATH HOUSE, KEERIKKARA, VANDIPERIYAR P.O, IDUKKI DISTRICT, PIN-685 533
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal is reasonable and just.
Whether the appellant is entitled to enhancement of compensation based on revised notional income and disability percentage.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
ROY
- respondent
JAYAMON
- respondent
ANANDHAKUMARI
- respondent
UNITED INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
Coram
Case details
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