Rudra Vs. Divisional Manager, National Insurance Co. Ltd. & another
Tribunal concluded - Appellant/Injured consumed alcohol - Not mean - Driver of vehicle not need to drive the vehicle cautiously - Rash and negligent driving - Sustained injuries - Tribunal awarded Rs.40,000/- with interest @ 8% p.a. - High Court enhanced to Rs.1,48,200/- with interest @ 6% p.a. - Appeal for enhancement - Doctor assessed - Whole body disability 29% - Nature of disability - Cannot work as a coolie or do any other manual work - Judgment of High Court modified - Awarding Rs.3,00,000/- with interest of 6% p.a. on enhanced sum - Appeal allowed - No costs.
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Advocates For the Appellant(s) :
Topic(s)-Motor accident claim
Important Decision(s)-Appellant/Injured consumed alcohol - Not mean - Driver of vehicle not need to drive the vehicle cautiously.
,Whole body disability 29% - Cannot work as a coolie or do any other manual work.