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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MRS. SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
JERISH ROY – Appellant
Versus
SANTHOSH – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. claim details of the motorcycle accident. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments presented by the claimant's counsel. (Para 4) |
| 3. claims for enhancement of compensation. (Para 5) |
| 4. refusal to interfere with other compensation claims. (Para 6) |
| 5. final judgment and order for enhanced compensation. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal has been filed by the claimant in OP(MV) No.1402 of 2014 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Thrissur, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.
2. The case of the claimant was that on 06.07.2014, while he was riding a motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KL-08/AZ/4877, an autorickshaw bearing Reg.No.KL-08/AY/7655 driven by the second respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit the motorcycle, whereby he sustained serious injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹10,00,000/-.
3. Respondents 1 and 2, who were the owner and driver 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, but disputing the liability and quantum of
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