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KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
T.M.NADAF, J
SHWETHA PRAKASH KAMBALE, SHRUTHI PRAKASH KAMBALE, SHILPA PRAKASH KAMBALE – Appellant
Versus
K. T. RAJASHEKAR, THE MANAGER THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD. – Respondent
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| 1. appellants seek compensation enhancement. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. arguments presented for and against compensation assessment. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court re-evaluates compensation based on legal precedents. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 10 , 12) |
| 4. final decision modifies compensation awarded. (Para 13) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
2. The date of accident, involvement of vehicle, death of Smt.Alka and liability to pay the compensation are not in dispute. The only dispute involved in this appeal is regarding the quantum of compensation.
Insurance Company.
5. Refuting the submissions of learned counsel for the appellant Sri.Ashok N. Patil, with all vehemence contended that the appellant being housewife and in the absence of proof of income the Tribunal has properly considered the monthly income at the rate of Rs.8,500/- and deducted 50% and applied appropriate multiplier in granting the compensation. Further, submitted that as the compensation granted by the Tribunal is adequate and justified, no interference is warranted at the hands of this Court and sought to dismiss the appeal.
“Whether the Tribunal was justified in awarding the compensation and if not, whether the appellants have made out a case for enhanc
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