Back
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
JOBIN SEBASTIAN, J
XAVIER T.P. – Appellant
Versus
THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. petitioner's appeal for enhanced compensation due to injuries. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 5) |
| 2. dispute on the adequacy of compensation regarding income and disability. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 3. court findings justify compensation enhancements based on evidence. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT
Dated this the 12th day of January, 2026 The petitioner in O.P.(M.V.) No.324 of 2018 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, North Paravur has preferred this appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Tribunal on account of the injuries sustained by him in a motor accident that occurred on 19.02.2018.
2. The case of the petitioner in brief is as follows:-
On 19.02.2018 at about 8:45 a.m., while the petitioner was riding a scooter bearing Registration No.KL-34/B-8186 through the Vypin-Munambam road from North to South a bus bearing Registration No.KL-42/D-5836 driven by the 2nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit on the scooter driven by the petitioner. Due to the impact of hit, the petitioner sustained severe injuries.
3. The owner and driver of the offending vehicle were arrayed as 1st and 2nd respondents respectively, whereas the insurer was arrayed as the 3
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
