Partly allowed

Rakesh Samariya v. Laxmi Narayan and Anr.

Rajasthan HC15 Oct 2024CMA/1033/2017

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

In a civil miscellaneous appeal concerning compensation for accidental injury, the High Court enhanced the total compensation awarded by the trial court from Rs. 2,82,995 to Rs. 3,80,789, granting an additional Rs. 97,794 based on judicial precedents regarding loss of earning capacity and quantum of compensation.

What did the court decide?

Appellant awarded an enhanced total compensation of Rs. 3,80,789, with an additional Rs. 97,794 for loss of earning capacity; 7% annual interest granted.

Rakesh Samariya Vs Laxmi Narayan and Anr. — Service and Employment | Rajasthan HC (2024)

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[2024:RJ-JP:43177]

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 1033/2017

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Rakesh Samariya S/o Jagdish Samariya, R/o Village Choti Basti, Pushkar, District Ajmer

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----Appellant

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Versus

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Laxmi Narayan S/o Prahalad Mali, R/o 1893/29, Jagdamba Colony, Naya Ghar, Gulab Bari, Ajmer Driver And Owner Maruti Van No. Rj-01-Ta-2156

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National Insurance Company Ltd., Division Office At Patwari Bhawan, Kacchari Road, Ajmer Having Its, Court Circle, C-Scheme, Jaipur Through Its Regional Manager, Insurer Maruti Van No Rj-01-Ta-2156

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----Respondents

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For Appellant(s) : Mr. Vinay Mathur, Adv. For : Mr. Hridayesh Singh, Adv. Respondent(s)

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE UMA SHANKER VYAS

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Judgment / Order

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15/10/2024

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(2 of 4) [CMA-1033/2017]

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[2024:RJ-JP:43177]

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On the account of loss of earning capacity	Rs. 1,16,532/-
Loss of Income during treatment on account of accident	Rs.25896/-
Loss of amenities of life and deformity	Rs.25,000/-
Pain and Suffering-	Rs.25,000/-
Medicines & Medical Treatment-	Rs.75,567/-
Conveyance-	Rs.5,000/-
Special Diet-	Rs.5,000/-
Attendant Charges-	Rs.5,000/-
Total	Rs.2,82,995/-

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[2024:RJ-JP:43177]

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(3 of 4) [CMA-1033/2017]

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(4 of 4) [CMA-1033/2017]

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[2024:RJ-JP:43177]

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(UMA SHANKER VYAS),J

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Murari Lal Sharma /75

Rakesh Samariya v. Laxmi Narayan and Anr.

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