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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, J
MUFEER.S.L. – Appellant
Versus
KUNHIKKOYA.K. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. factual background of the accident and compensation claim. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. parties' arguments for enhancement of compensation. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. court's decision regarding the adequacy of compensation. (Para 6) |
| 4. final order and conclusion of the case. (Para 7) |
JUDGMENT
This appeal has been filed by the claimant in OP(MV) No.2187 of 2017 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 26.08.2017, while he was riding a motorcycle bearing Reg.No.KL-08-BB-8190 from Narikkuni to Chembakunnu, a bus bearing Reg.No.KL-57-P-4968 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 ₹15,00,000/-.
3. Respondents 1 and 2, who were the owner and driver of the offending vehicle respectively, filed a written statement, denying negligence on the part of the second respondent/driver. The third respondent insurer filed a written statement, admitting the policy coverage for the offending vehicle, but
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