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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
C.M.POONACHA
Oriental Insurance Company Limited, Through Its Regional Office, Represented By Its Regional Manager – Appellant
Versus
P.J. Verkey, S/o. Joseph – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. appeal filed under motor vehicles act regarding compensation for road accident. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. accident details and claimant's status (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. contention on negligence and quantum of compensation (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. tribunal's finding on negligence reinforced by evidence. (Para 10) |
| 5. tribunal's findings on negligence (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 6. assessment of compensation (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 7. order and modification of compensation (Para 21 , 22) |
JUDGMENT :
(C.M. POONACHA, J.)
The present appeal is filed by the insurer under Section 173(1) of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988, [Hereinafter referred as to ‘Act’] challenging the judgment and award dated 09.11.2016 passed in MVC No.266/2012 by the Principal District Judge and MMACT, Chikkamagaluru, [Hereinafter referred as to ‘Tribunal’]
2. For the sake of convenience, the parties herein are referred as per their rank before the Tribunal.
3. The Tribunal vide its judgment and award dated 09.11.2016, partly allowed the claim petition and awarded a total compensation of Rs.5,77,700/- together with interest at 6% per annum and directed the insurer who, was arrayed as respondent No.2, before the Tribunal to
Negligence findings upheld; compensation re-assessed based on claimant's injury and financial needs.
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