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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
SASIDHARAN S/O VELAPPAN – Appellant
Versus
OUSEPH PEEDIKAMALAYIL HOUSE – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. claimant's appeal for enhanced compensation following a motorcycle accident. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. court's judgment on compensation enhancements and interest rates. (Para 4 , 6) |
| 3. arguments for adjustment in compensation based on injury severity. (Para 5) |
| 4. final ruling on additional compensation awarded. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1416 of 2011 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakuda, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.
2. The case of the claimant is that on 25.11.2011, at about 7.00 p.m., while the claimant was riding a bicycle through Mupliyam-Kalkuzhy public road, a motorcycle bearing Registration No.KL-8/AJ-6753, ridden by the first respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit the claimant. As a result of the said accident, the claimant sustained grievous injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹4,78,000/- limited to ₹2,00,000/-.
3. The first respondent/ owner-cum-driver remained ex parte before the tribunal. The second respondent/insurance company filed a written statement admitting the insu
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