Eswari v. Raja
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimants appealed enhancement of compensation for a fatal motor accident. The court confirmed the Tribunal's award under most heads, added Rs.80,000 for loss of love and affection to appellants 3 and 4, restored the Rs.20,000 deducted on rounding off, and reassessed total compensation at Rs.15,00,000 with interest.
What did the court decide?
Total compensation enhanced to Rs.15,00,000 with 7.5% p.a. interest; third respondent insurer directed to deposit within six weeks; appellants permitted to withdraw shares after deducting withdrawals.
What the court decided
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether claimants were entitled to enhanced compensation for death in a motor accident, including amounts for loss of love and affection and restoration of the rounded-off reduction.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Eswari
- appellant
Vijayan
- appellant
Ranjithkumar
- appellant
Santhiya
- respondent
Raja
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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