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SMT. LATHA S. HEGDE v. SRI. CHANDRASHEKAR. R

Case at a glance

Outcome

Disposed of

This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms

Provisions considered

Key paragraphs

  • Para 55. This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms of the Joint memo. The Judgment and Award of the Tribunal shall stand modified accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly. Sd/- JUDGE Sd/- MEMBER SN

Judgment

THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE H.P. SANDESH & SMT. P.V. KALPANA, MEMBER M.F.A.No.34/2024 (MV) (Lok Adalat No.3406/2024) BETWEEN SMT. LATHA S. HEGDE AGED ABOUT 48 YEARS, W/O. SHYAMASUNDAR HEGDE, R/AT NO. FLAT NO. 8, 108, G.R.C. BRINDAVAN, I.T.I. LAYOUT, 3RD PHASE, NAYANDHALLI, BENGALURU-560 039. (BY SRI NAGARAJA REDDY D, ADVOCATE) AND 1 . SRI. CHANDRASHEKAR. R MAJOR, PROPRIETOR OF SURYA ENTERPRISES, NO. 175, 14TH CROSS, GIRINAGAR, ...APPELLANT 2 B.S.K. 3RD STAGE, BENGALURU-560 085. 2 . RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., RGIC, NO.28, EAST WING, 5TH FLOOR, CENTENARY BUILDING, M.G. ROAD, BENGALURU-560 001, REP. BY ITS MANAGER. …..RESPONDENTS (BY SRI H C BETSUR, ADVOCATE FOR R2; NOTICE TO R1/ D/W V/O DT.14.12.2024) THIS MFA IS FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 04.10.2023 PASSED IN MVC NO.4430/2020 ON THE FILE OF THE MACT, COURT OF SMALL CAUSES, BENGALURU (SCCH-24), PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION AND ETC. THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE NATIONAL LOK ADALAT, THE FOLLOWING CONCILIATION ORDER IS PASSED. 3 CONCILIATION ORDER The learned Counsel appearing for the Appellant - Claimant is present. The learned Counsel appearing for the Respondent – Insurance Company along with its representative are present.

#2. After prolonged negotiations, the matter is settled. A joint memo signed by learned advocate appearing appellant/claimant (being authorized by the appellant/claimant to sign) and the learned advocate appearing for the respondent- Insurance Company and its authorized officer is filed. The appellant- claimant has agreed to receive and the respondent-Insurance Company has agreed to pay a lump-sum of Rs.90,000/- (Rupees Ninety Thousand only), in addition to what has been awarded by the Tribunal, in full and final settlement of the claim.

#3. The Respondent - Insurance Company has agreed to deposit the said amount before the Tribunal within six weeks from the date of preparation of award, failing which the said amount shall carry interest at the rate of 9% p.a. from the date of default, till the date of deposit. 4

#4. The entire enhanced compensation amount shall be released in favour of the appellant / claimant, on proper identification.

#5. This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms of the Joint memo. The Judgment and Award of the Tribunal shall stand modified accordingly. Draw up the Award accordingly. Sd/- JUDGE Sd/- MEMBER SN

Questions this judgment answers

What did the Court decide in this case?

The Court recorded the following disposition: This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms

Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — s. 173(1).

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