KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
MR. D K SINGH, MR. VENKATESH NAIK T, JJ
SMT. NANDINI H. – Appellant
Versus
BAJAJ ALLIANZ GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. appeal challenges the compensation awarded by the tribunal. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. details of the accident and initial compensation determination. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. arguments about the need for higher compensation. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's observations on responsibility and evidence. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 5. reassessment of compensation considering future prospects. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. final ruling and awarded modifications to compensation. (Para 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
1. Heard learned counsel for the appellants and learned counsel for the respondents.
3. MFA.No.7214/2017 and MFA.No.1744/2021 are filed by the claimants i.e., the wife of the deceased and parents, brother and sister of the deceased for enhancement of compensation. Whereas, MFA.No.8322/2017 and MFA.No.8323/2017 are filed by the Insurance Company challenging the judgment and award passed by the Tribunal on the ground of negligence and quantum of compensation.
4. For the sake of convenience, the parties are referred to as per their rankings before the Tribunal.
MFA No. 8323 of 2017 HC-KAR AND 1 OTHER
7. As on the date of the accident, the age of the deceased was 26 years and he was working as mason- cum-loa
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