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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
C.M.JOSHI
Marli Poojarthy, W/O Late Manju Poojary – Appellant
Versus
Sudha S. Bhat, W/O Sadashiva Bhat – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts of the accident and claim (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding income and dependency (Para 8 , 9) |
| 3. court analysis of evidence on age and dependency (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. calculation of compensation based on evidence (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 5. final order on compensation and appeals (Para 18 , 19) |
JUDGMENT :
C M Joshi, J.
Heard learned counsel appearing for both the parties.
2. The present appeal arises out of the judgment and award in MVC No.412/2014, dated 17.01.2017 by the Senior Civil Judge And Member Additional M.A.C.T, Kundapura, whereby an award for a sum of Rs.5,42,690/- was made in favour of the petitioners. The appellants- claimants have approached this Court in MFA No.6685/2017 seeking enhancement and the Insurance Company has approached this Court in MFA.Crob.No.130/2018.
3. The factual aspects of the matter is that on 03.09.2008 at about 07.30 a.m., the deceased Manju Poojary was proceeding on his two wheeler from Uppunda Shala Bagilu side towards Ambagilu. A goods auto- rickshaw bearing Reg.No.KA-20-A-8463 owned by respondent No.1 and driven by her driver in a rash and negligent manner, dashed to the back side of the two wheeler of the decea
Legal representatives of a deceased are entitled to claim compensation whether or not fully dependent, and assessment of income for claims should follow established guidelines.
The court redefined the deceased's age for compensation calculation from 38 to 46 years and adjusted future earnings based on appropriate deductions, ultimately revising the compensation awarded by t....
Appellate courts can enhance compensation in motor accident claims even without a cross-appeal, where just compensation principles apply, considering established evidence of income and deductions.
The court emphasized the necessity of just compensation reflecting actual earnings and loss of dependency in motor accident claims.
The court determined compensation based on the deceased's age and income, emphasizing reliance on documentary evidence and established legal principles in motor vehicle accident claims.
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