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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
Shoba Annamma Eapen, J
DEEPAK.K.P – Appellant
Versus
R.K.RAMAKRISHNAN – Respondent
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| 1. accident was due to negligent driving. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. court's evaluations led to a modified compensation amount. (Para 4 , 6) |
| 3. court analyzed claims for compensation enhancement. (Para 5) |
| 4. status of total awarded compensation and terms of disbursement. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT This appeal is filed by appellant/claimant in O.P (MV) No.1340 of
2005 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thrissur. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.
2. According to the appellant/claimant, on 24.09.2004 while he was traveling in a car bearing Reg.No.KLI/4040, a lorry bearing Reg.No.KL-9/A-4848 driven by the 2nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit against the car. Thus the appellant sustained serious injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming a total ₹
compensation of 4,32,500/-.
3. Respondents 1,2 and 3 are the owner, driver and the insurer of the offending vehicle respectively. The respondents 1 and 2 did not contest the case. The respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Exts.A1 to A31 were marked and PWs1 to 3 were examined. The tribunal, after analysing the
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