B. V. L. N. CHAKRAVARTHI
A. P. S. R. T. C. – Appellant
Versus
Nakkaboina Sreeenu – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
The appeal in MACMA No.1002/2018 is preferred by the 1st respondent/APSRTC challenging the award dated 30.12.2016 passed in M.V.O.P.No.160/2015 on the file of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-II Addl. District Judge, Guntur, wherein the Tribunal partly allowing the petition, awarded a compensation of Rs.2,12,453/-with interest @ 7.5% p.a. from the date of petition, till the date of realisation, for the injuries sustained by him in a motor vehicle accident.
2. The appeal in MACMA No.280/2021 is preferred by the claimant/petitioner, challenging the award dated 30.12.2016 passed in M.V.O.P.No.160/2015 on the file of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-II Addl.District Judge, Guntur, wherein the Tribunal partly allowing the petition, awarded a compensation of Rs.2,12,453/-with interest @ 7.5% p.a. from the date of petition, till the date of realisation, for the injuries sustained by him in a motor vehicle accident.
3. For the sake of convenience, the parties are arrayed as parties before the tribunal.
4. As seen from the record, the claim petition was filed U/s.166 of the
Deductions for personal expenses in compensation claims for injuries are not justified; courts must ensure just compensation reflecting the claimant's loss.
In serious cases of injury, where there is specific medical evidence corroborating the evidence of the claimant, compensation can be granted under the heads of loss of future earnings on account of p....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of liability and assessment of compensation in a motor vehicle accident case under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
In cases of serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, compensation can be granted for loss of future earnings, future medical expenses, loss of amenities, and loss of expectation of li....
The court established that in cases of composite negligence, a victim should not bear any contributory negligence and is entitled to full compensation from the negligent parties.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of compensation in a motor accident case based on the evidence of rash and negligent driving, injuries sustained, and medical exp....
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