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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
IQBAL – Appellant
Versus
NISHANTH – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. establishing facts of the case and initial compensation awarded. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments for enhancement of compensation presented. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's reflections on the compensation enhancement. (Para 6) |
| 4. final orders regarding compensation and interest. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1208 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakuda, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.
2. According to the claimant, on 19.09.2013 at about 05.30 pm, while the claimant was riding a motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-46-D- 4352, a jeep bearing registration No.KL-5-C-239, driven by the 1st respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit against the motorcycle. As a result of the accident, the claimant sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹4,64,000/-, limited to ₹2,50,000/-.
3. The first respondent/owner-cum-driver and the third respondent/insured of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 2nd respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the validity of the policy
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