Back
C M JOSHI
Krishnegowda – Appellant
Versus
Manu C D – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
C M Joshi, J.
MFA No.6243/2017 preferred by the petitioners and MFA No.22/2017 preferred by the Insurance Company are directed against the judgment and award in MVC No.943/2014 passed by the learned I Additional Senior Civil Judge and CJM and MACT, Mandya, on 13-10-2016 whereby a sum of Rs.14,59,000/- has been awarded as compensation on account of the death of one Manju C.K. in the road traffic accident.
2. Brief facts of the case:
Point of law: Compensation - When a specific Policy has been taken by respondent No. 3-owner of the vehicle, then the liability of the Insurance Company will be confined to that arising under the Wor....
The court affirmed the validity of awarding compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, adjusting income and future prospects, while rejecting insurer's claims of contributory negligence and liability....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that a driver holding a licence to drive a light motor vehicle can drive a transport vehicle of such class without any endorsement, making the Insu....
Insurance Company liable for full compensation despite claims of limited liability under Workmen's Compensation Act.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of compensation in motor accident claims, considering factors such as negligence, income of the deceased, number of dependents, a....
The court affirmed that the insurance company is liable for compensation when the driver, even if related to the owner, was covered under the policy, emphasizing the principle of just compensation.
The court ruled that the insurance company was not liable due to a fabricated policy, and compensation was adjusted based on the deceased's income and dependents.
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
