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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
ANNIE ANTONY – Appellant
Versus
RAVINDRAN.V. – Respondent
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| 1. claimants file appeal for compensation. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. tribunal awards compensation based on negligence. (Para 3) |
| 3. claimants argue for enhanced compensation on income basis. (Para 5) |
| 4. court modifies award; sets conditions for disbursement. (Para 6 , 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal has been filed by the claimants in OP(MV) No.775 of 2016 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.
2. The case of the claimants was that on 08.03.2016, while the deceased was walking through the eastern side of Aluva - Angamaly NH, a car bearing Reg.No.KL-10/AD-3005 driven by the first respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit down him, whereby he sustained fatal injuries and succumbed to the injuries. The claimants, being the legal heirs of the deceased, approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹15,00,000/-.
3. Respondents 1 and 2, who are the driver and owner of the offending vehicle respectively, remained ex parte before the tribunal. The third respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy coverage for the offending vehicle, b
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