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THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
S.G.PANDIT AND GEETHA K.B.
SMT MAHANANDA W/O SHIVAPPA KOLI – Appellant
Versus
SHRI ANIL S/O BASAPPA MOKASHI – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
S.G. PANDIT, J.
1. MFA No.101361/2024 is by the insurer questioning the liability as well as quantum of compensation awarded, whereas MFA No.101561/2025 is by the claimants praying for enhancement of compensation, not being satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal.
2. The claimants, who are the wife, children and parents of the deceased Shivappa Koli filed claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 claiming compensation for the accidental death of Sri.Shivappa Koli who met with road traffic accident that occurred on 31.08.2020 involving motorcycle bearing No.KA-23/EC-9055 and Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck bearing No.KA-23/B-0431. It is stated that the deceased was working as Armed Reserve Police Constable in the Police Department and he was drawing salary of more than Rs.35,000/- per month. It is also stated that the deceased was aged 34 years.
3. On issuance of notice, the respondents appeared before the Tribunal and filed their objections separately. Respondent No.1 denied the entire petition averments and contented that the accident occurred solely due to the negligent act of the deceased. Further it is stated that the offendin
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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 main legal point established in the judgment is the Court's duty to award just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, taking into account recent legal developments and the power of the Court ....
Legal representatives of a deceased are entitled to claim compensation regardless of dependency status, and proper deductions for personal expenses must be applied based on the number of dependants.
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