Supreme Court of India

T. J. Parameshwarappa@parameshwarappa@j. T. Parameshwarappa@talalkena Gowdra Parameshwarappa v. The Branch Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors.

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Reported as [2022] 10 S.C.R. 136
Bench B. R. Gavai and B. V. Nagarathna JJ.
Decided 18 November 2022

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In view of the aforesaid evidence let in by the claim ant, we propose to reassess the compensation as under: Sl.

Judgment, page 11

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Motor Accident Claim – Compensation – Assessment of – Permanent Physical Disability – Appellant sustained injuries in a road accident – He therefore, filed the claim petit ion seeking compensation of Rs.20 lakhs – Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) assessed the permanent physical disability to an extent of 40% and awarded a sum of Rs.21,08,400/- together with interest at 8% p.a. – Aggrieved, both the insurer as well as insured c laimant filed appeal before the High Court against the award passed by the MACT – The High Court reduced the disability assess ment at 20% and noted that the award

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