Syed Mehaboob Vs. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & another
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Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Motor Accident Claim
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) concluded - Accident occurred due to negligence of lorry driver - Result - Appellant sustained injuries - Loss of future earning capacity 100%- Directed owner and insurance company - Jointly and severally pay Rs.5,77,800/- as compensation with interest @ 8% - High Court reduced to Rs.3,20,000/- - Without giving any reasons - Appeal - Reduction in compensation by High Court without justification - Arbitrary - Set aside - Appeal allowed - No costs.
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Advocates For the Appellant(s) :
Topic(s)-Motor Accident Claim
Important Decision(s)- MAC - Reduction in compensation without any justification is arbitrary set aside.