Unwrapping the events, which have led to the filing of the instant appeal, depict the following scenario On 23.09.2007, the appellant after companypletion of his Goundi working at building companystruction sites work, was returning from Navanagar, Karnataka on his Motorcycle bearing Reg.
Pain and sufferings 10,000/ Medical expenses 35,000/ Loss of future income 46,800/ Loss of amenities, diet, 2,000/ nutrition and attendant charges Total 93,800/ The appellant was number satisfied with the poor amount of companypensation and, thus, approached the High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench by filing appeal i.e. MFA No.
The appellant examined himself as PW 1 and narrated the details of the incident.
The breakup of companypensation awarded by the High Court under different heads is as follows Amount Rs.
This petition filed before the MACT at Bagalkot was registered as M.V.C. No.296/2002.
He was immediately admitted to District Government Hospital, Bagalkot where he got preliminary treatment, whereafter he was shifted to the S.H.K. Hospital, Bagalkot for further treatment.
Another significant and material witness produced by him was Dr. Sanjeev S Kalasoor PW 3 , who deposed about the injuries suffered by the appellant and produced companyy of Disability Certificate dated 11.02.2009 and other medical records.
Due to the said accident, the appellant sustained grievous injuries on his head and all over his body.
Arguments were heard.
This happened near the Simikeri Bypass Cross on Gaddanakeri Hubli Road at about 2030 hours.
The Tribunal, thus, allowed the petition but awarded a companypensation of Rs.93,800/ with interest at the rate of 6 p.a.
The doctor examined the appellant as late as on 11.02.2009 and found that the appellants medical companydition of on and off headache, giddiness and vertigo impaired memory, altered speed and imbalance while walking companytinuous to persist.
He underwent a surgical operation in the said hospital where he remained as indoor patient for 10 days.
21150/2011 MV .
Leave granted.
from the date of accident till the date of realisation.
Different heads under which the said companypensation was awarded, thereby arriving at a aforesaid figure of Rs.93,800/ are as under Amount Rs.
The High Court has enhanced the companypensation to Rs.2,59,500/ vide judgment dated 11.03.2013.
Pain and suffering 25,000/ Incidental expenses 10,000/ Medical expenses 35,000/ Loss of income during laid up 12,000/ period Loss of amenities 20,000/ Loss of future income 1,57,500/ Total 2,59,500/ Still number satisfied, the present appeal has been preferred by the appellant in this Court for enhancement of companypensation.
After getting some treatment in the said hospital, the appellant had to be shifted again to Dr. Kerudi Hospital, Bagalkot because of grievous head injuries and there he was treated by Dr. Mohan Wamaske, Neurologist.
The respondents also led their evidence.
In this petition, the appellant had impleaded respondent No.1 herein, who was the driver of the vehicle and respondent No.2, Manager, Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd., which had insured the offending vehicle.
