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N.TUKARAMJI
Bontha Linganna, S/o Yellappa – Appellant
Versus
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Dissatisfied by the quantum of awarded compensation, the claimant/petitioner filed this Appeal against the decree and judgment dt.06.01.2011 in MVOP.No.775 of 2006 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (III Additional District Judge) (F.T.C.), Nizamabad.
2. The claim petition was filed under Section 166(1)(a) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1994 claiming compensation of Rs.4,00,000/- with interest at 24% per annum on account of the injuries sustained by him in a motor accident on 17.04.2006.
3. The brief facts of the case are that on 17.04.2006 when the appellant/claimant was proceeding on his motor-cycle bearing Registration No.AP-25-B-9472 (the motor-cycle), and while approaching Nallur Village on NH-7, an APSRTC Bus bearing No.AP-11-Z-3240 of the Warangal Depot (the bus) was driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner at high speed and as the driver lost control over the bus, it went on the wrong side of the road and dashed the motor-cycle as a result the appellant/claimant slumped and the bus ran over him causing severe and multiple fracture injuries
The main legal point established is the need for just and reasonable compensation for personal injury, considering the claimant's circumstances and the gravity of the injuries sustained.
In assessing compensation for personal injury under the Motor Vehicles Act, the Tribunal must consider the specific circumstances of the claimant, including age, disability, loss of amenities, and fu....
Court modified compensation amount based on reassessment of injuries and income as established by precedents.
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