HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA
MR PRADEEP SINGH YERUR, J
R.KALAVATHI – Appellant
Versus
SHESHA NAIK K.N. – Respondent
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| 1. the appellants challenge the assessment of compensation by the tribunal. (Para 1 , 2 , 4) |
| 2. arguments regarding the adequacy of compensation are presented. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. court analysis regarding income calculations and dependency. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
JUDGMENT
2. Though this matter is listed for admission, with consent of the learned counsel for the parties, it is taken up for final disposal.
4. Brief facts of the case are as under:
4.1. The claimants are the wife (widow), two children and mother of the deceased D.Vishwanatha. The deceased, D.Vishwanatha was aged about 37 years and worked as an agriculturist, earning Rs.20,000/- per month. In view of the fact that the deceased D.Vishwanatha suffered grievous injuries and died on the spot. The claimants have lost their bread earner, his love and affection and also emotionally and financially. Hence, they filed a claim petition to seek compensation.
4.3. On the basis of pleadings, the Tribunal framed relevant issues for consideration.
4.5. On the basis of material evidence both oral and documentary and on hearing the submissions of learned counsel for both parties, the tribunal awarded compensation of Rs.17,71,000/- with in
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