M.D. Jacob Vs. United India Insurance Ltd. & Anr.
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 168 , Section 173
Compensation - Reduction made by High Court - Legality of - Claimant suffered amputation of complete left hand, severe injuries on head, hip and both kness - Doctor assessed permanent disability at 100% - Tribunal awarded Rs 14,20,000/- Rs 2,00,000/- for pain and suffering, Rs 4,00,000/- for permanent disability and Rs 6,60,000/- as loss of future earning - High Court reduced compensation to Rs 9,56,000/- monthly income of claimant reduced it from Rs 5000/- p.m. to Rs 3000/- p.m. without specifying any reason for reversing finding of Tribunal - High Court gave no reasons - Tribunal held quite justified.
Topic(s)-MACT – Compensation