✦ Karnataka High Court

Smt. Pushpalatha K.R., Now v. Subhash Babu

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Outcome

Disposed of

This Miscellaneous First Appeal stands disposed of in terms of the Joint

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 Rbv

Judgment

THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE T.G.SHIVASHANKARE GOWDA & SMT. K.T. PREMALATHA, MEMBER M.F.A.No. 3840/2021 (MV) (Lok Adalat No. 30/2024) BETWEEN: Smt. Pushpalatha K.R., Now Aged 26 years, W/o P.S. Jayaprakash, R/o South Beermangila, Sullia Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District-574 239. ...APPELLANT (By Sri. Vishwanatha Poojary K., Advocate) AND

#1. Subhash Babu S/o K. Babu, Now aged 49 years, R/o Kulkunda House, Subramanya Village, Sullia Taluk, Dakshina Kannada District-574 239.

#2. The Branch Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd., Tiger Hills, Post Box No.19, 2 Muncipal Office Road, Kasaragod District, Kerala State-671 127. …RESPONDENTS (By Sri. Janardhan Reddy, Advocate for R-2, Notice to R-1 – d/w v.c.o. dated 08.01.2024) MFA FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 28.01.2020 PASSED IN MVC NO.678/2019 ON THE FILE OF THE SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND JMFC, SULLIA, D.K., PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION. THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR CONCILIATION BEFORE LOK ADALAT, THE FOLLOWING CONCILIATION ORDER IS PASSED. 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 the learned advocate appearing for the 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.30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand only), in 3 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. 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 Rbv

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

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — s. 173(1).

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