IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
ABDULLA KOYA – Appellant
Versus
K.P.GIRISH – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. background of claim and initial compensation awarded. (Para 1) |
| 2. parties reached a settlement during mediation. (Para 2) |
| 3. court modifies award based on settlement agreement. (Para 3 , 4) |
JUDGMENT
The appeal is filed by the legal heirs of the claimant in O.P.
(MV) No.46 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Vatakara. The said claim petition was filed by the appellants herein, claiming an amount of ₹5,00,000/- as compensation for the injuries sustained by him in a motor accident occurred on 23.05.2004. The tribunal awarded an amount of ₹4,15,000/- as compensation under different heads, directing the respondent insurer to deposit the said amount along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of petition till the date of realization. Disputing the quantum of compensation awarded, the appellant has come up with this appeal.
2. Today, when the matter came up for consideration, the learned counsel for the appellant as well as the learned counsel for the respondents submitted that the matter has been settled between the parties on 17.09.2025 before the Mediator, Kerala High Court Mediation Centre.
3. The Mediator has submitted a report a
Login now and unlock free premium legal research
Login to SupremeToday AI and access free legal analysis, AI highlights, and smart tools.
Login
now!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.