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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
SUNIL K.K – Appellant
Versus
LIJO SIBY – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. claimant's injury and compensation details. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments for compensation enhancement. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's decision on compensation rationality. (Para 6) |
| 4. final award and procedural order. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.67 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Muvattupuzha, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.
2. According to the claimant, on 15.10.2012 at about 07.00 pm, while the claimant was riding his motorcycle bearing reg. No. KL-5/N 3779, a car bearing registration No.KL-44-8906, driven by the 2nd respondent, in a rash and negligent manner hit against the motorcycle. As a result of the accident, the appellant sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹10,00,000/-.
3. The first respondent/owner and the second respondent/driver of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 3rd respondent insurance filed a written statement admitting the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed and denying negligence. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A
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