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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. PRATHEEP KUMAR, J
NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED – Appellant
Versus
SEBIN N. JOSE – Respondent
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| 1. the court outlines the accident particulars and the initial compensation awarded by the tribunal. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 6) |
| 2. court observations reflect considerations for compensation adjustments based on prior decisions. (Para 8 , 9 , 20) |
| 3. the arguments from both sides regarding the quantum of compensation based on income and future needs. (Para 10 , 12 , 13 , 18) |
| 4. the ratio decidendi emphasizes the rigorous standards for calculating disability and future financial needs. (Para 14 , 15 , 16 , 24) |
| 5. the conclusion directs the final award and conditions for disbursement of compensation. (Para 26 , 27 , 28) |
JUDGMENT
Dated this the 20th day of March, 2025
The Respondent No.2, insurer, in O.P.(M.V.) No.1427 of 2012 on the file of the Addl. Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-I, Pathanamtta is the the appellant herein. (For the purpose of convenience, the parties are hereafter referred to as per their rank before the Tribunal).
2. The original petitioners filed the above O.P. under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 , claiming compensation for the injuries sustained to the 1st petitioner who was a minor at the time of accident, represented by his father, 2nd petitione
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