High Court of Karnataka Allows Claimant's Appeal for Enhanced Compensation and Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeals in Motor Accident Case — Contributory Negligence Not Established, Future Prospects Considered for Self-Employed Victim. The Court set aside the finding of contributory negligence and enhanced compensation by adding 50% future prospects and applying multiplier 16 under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
15 Dec 2016The case involves multiple appeals arising from a motor accident claim. The claimant, Hanumanthappa, a 31-year-old mestri worker, sustained injuries i...
