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T. MALLIKARJUNA RAO
Kakarparthi Nagamani – Appellant
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Yadala Murali Krishna – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
T. MALLIKARJUNA RAO, J.
1. Aggrieved by the order and decree dated 24.09.2011 in M.V.O.P. No. 272 of 2009 passed by the Chairman, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-District Judge, at Rajahmundry (for short “the tribunal”) whereby the tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 1,73,921/- with interest at 7.5% from the date of petition till realization against respondents 1 to 3 jointly and severally, the claimant has preferred the present appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.
2. For convenience, the parties herein will be referred to as per their rankings in the M.V.O.P.
3. The claimant filed a petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for compensation of Rs. 6,00,000/- on account of the injuries sustained by him in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 04.12.2005.
4. The claimant's case is that on 04.12.2005 at about 11 a.m. when she and her husband were proceeding on their motorcycle, reached near Agarwal Tyres shop in Tanuku road in Tadepalligudem town, the 1st respondent being the driver of the lorry bearing No. AIL 966 (hereinafter referred to
In assessing compensation for personal injury under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Tribunal must consider the specific circumstances of the claimant, including age, disability, loss of amenities, and fu....
Compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act must be just and reasonable, reflecting the claimant's actual loss, including permanent disability and income loss.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of just and reasonable compensation for personal injury under the Motor Vehicles Act, considering factors such as contributory ne....
Compensation for injuries must reflect a fair assessment of pain, suffering, and loss of income, even exceeding claimed amounts if justified by evidence.
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