National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Jawahar Singh
Case brief
What is this about?
This appeal challenged the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs.6,22,000 granted to a driver injured in an accident. The appellant argued for a reduction in the quantum. The court examined the calculation based on income, multiplier, and disability.
What the court decided
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 3206/2010
National Insurance Co Ltd, Jeevan Nidhi (IInd Floor), Ambedkar Circle, Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur
----/Appellant
Versus
- Jawahar Singh S/o Shri Boduram, B/c Jat, Aged 32 years, R/o Basadi Kalan, Tehsil Dantaramgarh, District Sikar (Raj.).
….Claimant/Respondent
- Abdul Lateef S/o Chhotu Khan, b/c Musalman, R/o Merchant Mohalla, Ward No.22, Kuchaman City, District Nagaur. (Driver of Vehicle Truck No.RJ-14-1G-2891)
- Chhotu Khan S/o Abdul Mohammad Gani, B/c Musalman, R/o Merchant Mohalla, Ward No.22, Kuchaman City, District Nagaur. (Registered Owner of Vehicle Truck No.RJ-14-1G-2891).
----Non-Claimants/Respondents
For Appellant(s) : Mr. R.P. Vijay Adv. For Respondent(1) : Mr. Arvind Kumar Pareek Adv.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal to the claimant for permanent disability and injuries required reduction.
Whether the calculation inviting the multiplier and disability percentage correctly established the claimant's compensation liability.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
National Insurance Co Ltd
- respondent
Jawahar Singh
- respondent
Abdul Lateef
- respondent
Chhotu Khan
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Rajasthan HC
- Decided on
- · April
- Registered
- Case no.
- CMA/3206/2010
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