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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SAVITRI RATHO
Sabitri Mallick – Appellant
Versus
Ranjan Kumar Samal – Respondent
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| 1. court's efficient hearing methods were adapted. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. compensation awarded and procedural background outlined. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. circumstances of the accident and parties involved. (Para 5) |
| 4. disputes over liability and insurance claims articulated. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 5. evaluation of compensation parameters including age and multiplier. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 6. precedents on interest rates for compensation established. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 7. judgment modification regarding liability and interest clarified. (Para 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 8. administrative details post-judgment concluded. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
JUDGMENT :
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3. This appeal by the claimant-appellant is directed against the judgment/award dated 03.10.2012 passed by the learned 2nd Addl. District Judge cum M.A.C.T, Cuttack, in MAC Case No.408 of 1995, awarding an amount of Rs.4,34,920/- as compensation along with simple interest @ 6% per annum from the date of filing of the claim application i.e. 19.06.1995 till realization . The learned tribunal had directed respondent No.1 the registered owner of the truck and respondent No. 4 the insurer of v
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