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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA, AT DHARWAD BENCH
Ashok S.Kinagi
Shriram Gen. Ins. Co. Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
Yallawwa W/O. Siddappa Jader – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Ashok S. Kinagi, J.
1. These appeals are filed under Section 173(1) of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988 (hereinafter referred to as ‘M.V.Act,’ for short), which arise out of the judgment and award dated 31.01.2013 passed in MVC No.1006/2012 by the learned Presiding Officer, Fast Track Court-IV, Belgaum.
2. Brief facts, leading rise to the filing of these appeals are as follows:
3. On 28.07.2011, the petitioner was carrying the goods in an ape Auto rickshaw bearing Registration No.KA-24/5262. The driver of the Auto rickshaw drove the vehicle at a high speed in a rash and negligent manner; as a result, the ape auto rickshaw toppled. Due to the impact, the petitioner has sustained grievous injuries. The petitioner has spent a huge amount on medical and the other expenses. The petitioner filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the MV Act seeking compensation for the injuries sustained in the road traffic accident. Accordingly, prays to allow the claim petition.
4. The owner of the vehicle filed a statement of objections denying the averments made in the claim petition and contended that the driver of the Auto rickshaw possessed a valid and effective driving license as of th
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