United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Kailash and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Cross appeals by insurer and injured claimant against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award. The High Court upheld the tribunal's finding on the genuine nature of the accident, raised disability to 80%, recomputed income loss with a multiplier of 15 and 40% future prospects, and awarded additional sums for artificial limb and other expenses.
What did the court decide?
Insurer's appeal dismissed; claimant's appeal allowed in part with Rs. 4,85,152 enhancement plus 7% annual interest from date of filing.