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M. G. PRIYADARSINI
Kanchu Hemanya Shanmukapriya – Appellant
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Suggala Vijayalaxmi – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Being not satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded in the award and decree, dated 07.02.2019 made in M.V.O.P.No.1035 of 2014 on the file of the XI Additional Chief Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad (for short “the Tribunal”), the appellant/claimant preferred the present appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.
2. Brief facts of the case are that the minor appellant through her father, filed a petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act claiming compensation of Rs.20,00,000/- for the injuries sustained by her in a road accident that occurred on 09.02.2014. According to the appellant, on 09.02.2014 while she was returning to her house at 3rd Incline of Kothagudem Town, one Auto Trolley bearing No.AP 37 TC 3981, owned by respondent No.1 and insured with respondent No.2, being driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner at high speed, dashed the appellant, as a result of which, the appellant sustained fracture to her nasal bone and right femur. Immediately after the accident, the appellant was shifted to Mamata Hospital, Khammam and the fath
The main legal point established in the judgment is the need to award adequate compensation for personal injuries, loss of earnings, future prospects, and loss of amenities in cases of accidents resu....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the principles for awarding compensation in personal injury cases, especially in cases of disability, as laid down in the Motor Vehicles Act and re....
In cases involving minors and disability due to accidents, courts must adhere to established compensation thresholds reflecting the severity of injury.
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