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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH
SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA
Ananta Deka S/o Shri Fulen Deka – Appellant
Versus
SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. case background and accident details outlined. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. tribunal's conclusion on liability established. (Para 8) |
| 3. arguments on income and disability claims presented. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 4. court's analysis of disability and earning capacity discussed. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 5. determination of compensation and implications. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 6. recalculation of compensation and responsibilities outlined. (Para 20 , 21) |
| 7. final order of the court. (Para 22) |
JUDGMENT :
SANJEEV KUMAR SHARMA, J.
1. Heard Mr. B.D. Das, learned senior counsel for the appellant/claimant and Mr. T. Kalita, learned counsel for the respondent No.1, Insurance Company.
2. The instant appeal challenges the Judgment and Award dated 10.01.2018 passed by the learned Member, M.A.C.T., Barpeta in MAC case No. 875 of 2015.
3. The facts of the case may be briefly recounted.
4. One Ananta Deka, son of Fulen Deka has filed a petition vide No. 3838/15 dated 15.10.2015 under Sec. 166 read with Sec.140 of M.V. Act seeking compensation to the tune of Rs.15,00,000/-(Rupees Fifteen Lakhs) for the injuries sustained by him in a motor vehicular accident which had allegedly taken place on 14
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