Lallu Prasad v. Mahesh Kumar and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Motor accident injury appeal by a self-employed carpenter with 20.85% permanent disability seeking enhancement of the tribunal award of Rs.1,24,350. The court accepted his highest income tax return for income, added future prospects and loss of earning capacity, awarded damages under various non-pecuniary heads, and enhanced compensation to Rs.3,20,920 with pay-and-recover against the insurer.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs.1,24,350 to Rs.3,20,920 with 8% annual interest from date of filing; previously received amount to be deducted; insurer to first pay with pay-and-recover against vehicle