Smt. Kasam Umadevi , Umarani and 2 Others v. the New India Assurance Company Limited and 3 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
MACMA No.15 of 2008, High Court for the State of Telangana at Hyderabad, decided 10.02.2025 by Smt. Justice M.G. Priyadarsini. Enhancement appeal under Section 173 MV Act against award in O.P.No.516 of 2001 dated 17.11.2006 of MACT-cum-I Additional District Judge, Nizamabad. Death of Kasam Mohan Reddy (pillion rider, aged 36), accident on 01.01.2000 on NH-7 near T.V. Tower, Kamareddy involving Suzuki Motorcycle No.AP-25E-7999 and rash/negligently driven TVS Champ Moped No.AP-25C-4224; liability undisputed. Key terms: future prospects 40%; multiplier 15; Sarla Verma; National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranag Sethi (2017 ACJ 2700); loss of income Rs.6,71,940/-; consortium and funeral expenses Rs.77,000/-; total enhanced Rs.5,36,000/- to Rs.7,65,940/-; interest 7.5% p.a.; New India Assurance; claimants wife and two minor children.
What did the court decide?
M.A.C.M.A.No.15 of 2008 partly allowed: compensation enhanced from Rs.5,36,000/- to Rs.7,65,940/- along with interest @ 7.5% per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization, payable by Respondent Nos.1 to 4 jointly and severally within two months from receipt of a copy of the judgment; appellants entitled to withdraw as per the apportionment made by the learned Tribunal; no order as to costs; miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, stand closed.