Chaus Taushif Alimiya Etc. vs Memon Mahmmad Umar Anwarbhai

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2023 Supreme(SC) 125

ABAHY S. OKA, VIKRAM NATH
Chaus Taushif Alimiya Etc. – Appellant
Versus
Memon Mahmmad Umar Anwarbhai – Respondent

Advocates appeared:
For the Petitioner(s): Ms. Deepshikh Bharati (Amicus Curiae) Mr. Vikalp Mudgal, AOR
For the Respondent(s): Mr. Atul Nigam, Adv. Mrs. Priya Puri, AOR Mr. Ranjay Dubey, Adv. Mr. S.K. Puri, Adv. Ms. Tanvi Nigam, Adv.

JUDGMENT :

Vikram Nath, J.

Leave granted.

2. Both the appellants, namely Chaus Taushif Alimiya (hereinafter referred to as “Alimiya”) and Saikh Taufik Mohammad Sokat (hereinafter referred to as “Sokat”) were travelling together in the same vehicle WagonR Car bearing registration No. GJ18AM7711. The said vehicle met with an accident on 22.08.2012, resulting into severe injuries to both the appellants.

3. M.A.C.P. No. 638 of 2012 was filed by Sokat claiming compensation of Rs. 5,00,000/ whereas M.A.C.P. No. 122 of 2013 was filed by the other appellant Alimiya who claimed compensation of Rs. 50,00,000/ under section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. In the accident, Sokat suffered a permanent disability of 70% whereas Alimiya suffered permanent disability of 95%. The Tribunal vide order dated 04.08.2017 awarded compensation as per the following tables:

M.A.C.P. No. 122 of 2013 (Claimant: Tausif Alimiya) :

1.	Rs. 6,15,60000	Future loss of income
2.	Rs. 90,45300	Medical bills.
3.	Rs. 3,00,00000	Future Medical treatment expenses.
4.	Rs. 10,00000

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2023 Supreme(SC) 125

ABAHY S. OKA, VIKRAM NATHChaus Taushif Alimiya Etc. – AppellantVersusMemon Mahmmad Umar Anwarbhai – Respondent

Cases Referred (3)

ABAHY S. OKA, VIKRAM NATH
Chaus Taushif Alimiya Etc. – Appellant
Versus
Memon Mahmmad Umar Anwarbhai – Respondent