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NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWAR RAO
A. Vara Laxmi – Appellant
Versus
V. Markandeyulu – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
(Namavarapu Rajeshwar Rao, J.)
Both these Motor Accidents Civil Miscellaneous Appeals are being disposed of by way of this common judgment as both these appeals are directed against the award dt.25.06.2014 in O.P. No.2406 of 2010 passed by the Chairman, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-IX Additional Chief Judge, City Civil Courts, Hyderabad (Hereinafter referred to as ‘the Tribunal’).
2. In M.A.C.M.A No.3943 of 2014, the Appellants/petitioners have challenged the award being aggrieved by the quantum of compensation and prayed to enhance the same. In M.A.C.M.A No.4264 of 2014, the Appellant/Insurance Company had challenged the Award and prayed to set aside the same.
3. For convenience, the facts in M.A.C.M.A No.3943 of 2014 are discussed hereunder, and the parties hereinafter will be referred to as they are arrayed before the Tribunal.
4. Brief facts of the case are that on the intervening night of 16/17.5.2010 at about 2.30 a.m. near Kharkana Secunderabad Main road, opposite G. Pulla Reddy Sweet Shop, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad, the deceased A. Lova Raju was proceeding as a pillion rider and Markandeyulu was riding the Bajaj Pulsar Motorcycle bearing No.AP-10-T/R-1646 a
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The main legal point established in the judgment is the proper attribution of contributory negligence and the computation of just and reasonable compensation.
The court emphasized the need to accurately assess contributory negligence and the appropriate income level for deceased students when determining compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
The insurance company is liable for compensation in a motor accident claim when the driver of the offending vehicle is found negligent, and the absence of a valid driving license does not absolve the....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the assessment of negligence in a motor accident case and the entitlement of claimants to compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Liability of insurance company and assessment of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988.
The court established that both the driver and the insurer are jointly liable for compensation in cases of negligent driving resulting in fatal accidents.
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