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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, DHARWAD BENCH
HANCHATE SANJEEVKUMAR
Nagaraj, S/O Gurupadappa Galemmanavar – Appellant
Versus
Authority Concern – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. grounds for appeal and factual background. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments on insurance liability. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. analysis of insurance policy coverage. (Para 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. distinction between case precedents. (Para 11 , 17) |
| 5. quantum of compensation assessment. (Para 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 6. final decision and order. (Para 23 , 24 , 25) |
JUDGMENT :
HANCHATE SANJEEVKUMAR, J.
This appeal is filed under Section 173(1) of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988, by the appellants/dependants, calling in question the judgment and award dated 22.02.2012, passed in M.V.C.No.855/2010, on the file of the Fast Track-I, Dharwad (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Trial Court’ for brevity) seeking enhancement of compensation and to fasten liability on the Insurance Company to pay the compensation.
2. Brief facts leading to filing of this appeal are that the deceased on 07.01.2010 at about 09.30 p.m. was attending his duties as per the direction of respondent No.1 and traveling in the concrete mixer vehicle bearing Reg.No.KA-25/53/3767, the driver of the said vehicle drove the vehicle on Madhure-Rajanukunte road with high speed and in a rash and negligent manner and near Itagal cross, the dr
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