Supreme Court of India
Sudarsan Puhan v. Jayanta Ku. Mohanty & Anr. Etc.
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In view of the foregoing discussion, we remand only the appellant-claimant’s appeal (M.A.C.A. No.690 of 2014) to the High Court for deciding the question as to whether any case is made out for further enhancement from Rs.24,62,065/- awarded by the Tribunal and, if so, on what grounds.
Judgment, page 12
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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – s.173 – Appeal under – Appellant- claimant while going on a motorcycle met with an accident and suffered severe injuries – He filed claim petition u/s.166 of MV Act before the Tribunal against the respondents (owner of the motorcycle and the Insurance company) – Tribunal awarded a total sum of Rs.24,62,065/- compensation to the claimant, holding the respondents liable for payment – Both claimant and the Insurance company filed appeal before the High Court – High Court allowed the appeal filed by the Insurance company in part and reduced the compensation from…
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