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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
SREEJITH – Appellant
Versus
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR KSRTC – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual basis of the compensation claim. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments for enhancement of compensation. (Para 5) |
| 3. court's reasoning on claims. (Para 6) |
| 4. final order on appeal and compensation. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal has been filed by the claimant in OP(MV) No.269 of
2013 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kozhikode, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.
2. The case of the claimant was that on 28.05.2012, while he was working as conductor in the KSRTC bus bearing Reg.No.KL-15- 9046 driven by the second respondent in a rash and negligent manner, the bus hit against a stonewall, whereby he sustained serious injuries.
He approached the tribunal claiming compensation.
3. The first respondent/owner of the offending vehicle, filed a written statement, admitting the accident, but denying negligence on the part of the second respondent. The second respondent/driver of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The third respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy coverage for the offending vehicle, but disputing the liability and quantum of compen
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