Back
B. V. L. N. CHAKRAVARTHI
Apsrtc, Rep By Its Vc And Md, Hyderabad – Appellant
Versus
Nagulapalli Nagalakshmi, W. G. Dist – Respondent
JUDGMENT
B.V.L.N. Chakravarthi, J. - This appeal is preferred by the 2nd respondent/APSRTC, challenging the award dated 10.07.2015 passed in M.V.O.P.No.494/2012 on the file of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-I Addl.District Judge, West Godavari District, Eluru, wherein the Tribunal while allowing the petition, awarded compensation of Rs.9,59,400/- with interest @ 7.5% p.a. from the date of petition, till the date of realisation, for the death of Nagulapalli Naga Raju, in a motor vehicle accident.
2. For the sake of convenience, the parties are arrayed as parties before the tribunal.
3. As seen from the record, originally the petitioners filed an application U/s.166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (for brevity 'the Act') claiming compensation of Rs.8,00,000/- on account of the death of Nagulapalli Naga Raju, in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 14.05.2012.
4. The facts would show that on 14.05.2012 at about 02.00 p.m. the deceased Nagulapalli Naga Raju went to jute mill to attend his duty, and at about 10.00 p.m. he got down from duty and proceeding along with co-workers to their village on their respective cycles, and the deceased was pedalling his cycle, proceeding extremely l
The compensation awarded to the claimants in a motor vehicle accident case should be calculated based on the monthly income of the deceased, after deducting personal expenses, and by applying the app....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of liability and compensation in a motor vehicle accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The liability of an APSRTC bus driver for a motor vehicle accident and the contributory negligence of a deceased pillion rider.
The compensation awarded to the dependents of a deceased victim in a motor vehicle accident should be calculated by deducting 1/4 of the deceased's income towards personal expenses and applying the a....
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
