- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF JUNE, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE P SREE SUDHA MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO. 7922 OF 2014 (MV-I) BETWEEN: SRI MALLIKARJUNASWAMY B.S., S/O LATE SIDAPPA AGED 51 YEARS R/O BELAKAVADI VILLAGE B G PURA HOBLI MALAVALLI TALUK-571 433. …APPELLANT (BY SMT. B.L. ASHA, ADVOCATE FOR SRI. G M ANANDA., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. CHANNAIAH T C S/O CHIKKAHANUMAIAH R/O TALAGAVADI VILLAGE MALAVALLI TALUK-571 433. 2. THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED NEW MUSLIM HOSTEL COMPLEX SARASWATHIPURAM MAIN ROAD MYSORE-571 408. …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. JANARDHAN REDDY, ADVOCATE FOR R2, V/O DTD:15.10.2025 NOTICE TO R1 IS HELD SUFFICIENT) THIS MFA IS FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED: 30.08.2014 PASSED IN MVC NO.156/2014 ON THE FILE OF THE SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE AND MACT, AT MALAVALLI, PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION Digitally signed by PADMASHREE SHEKHAR DESAI Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION. THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR HEARING THIS DAY, JUDGMENT WAS DELIVERED THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE P SREE SUDHA ORAL JUDGMENT This appeal is filed by the appellant/claimant under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicle s Act, 1988 challenging the judgment and award dated 30.08.2014 passed in MVC No.156/2014 on the file of the Senior Civil Judge and MACT at Malavalli, for enhancing the compensation. 2. Heard the arguments of the learned counsel for the appellant and learned counsel for respondent No.2. The ranks of the parties are retained as per tribunal for the sake of convenience. 3. Injured claimant met with an accident on 25.11.2013 and filed claim petition claiming compensation of Rs.19,12,000/-. The Tribunal considering the entire - 3 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 evidence on record granted an amount of Rs.1,10,000/- along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realisation. 4. Aggrieved by the said order, petitioner preferred an appeal and mainly contended that the tribunal granted meager amounts under other heads and also granted inadequate compensation and thus requested for enhancement of the compensation. It is further stated that the tribunal wrongfully fixed the liability on the owner of the vehicle without considering the other material in a proper perspective. Further, it is stated that the petitioner was aged, 51 years and was working as a Village Accountant and getting a salary of Rs.21,000/- per month. He produced the pay slip for the month of December 2013 and his net salary was Rs.16,784/- per month and gross salary of Rs.22,163 per month. He has not examined the doctor. 5. Learned counsel for respondent stated that the petitioner continued his occupation even after sustaining - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 injuries in the accident. Hence he is not entitled for future loss of earning. 6. The petitioner filed discharge summary under Ex.P49 and he sustained the following injuries, (1) Forehead reconstution/eye lid repair (2) Dermaabrasion and Kollegen dressing, (3) Orif with K-wire right distal radius and (4) Wound debridement right wrist. Further, he was admitted in the hospital for a period of 45 days. However petitioner has not examined the doctor. And thus, no disability was assessed. Considering the nature of injuries, period of hospitalisation and other relevant factors, this Court finds that it is just and reasonable to grant an amount of Rs.40,000/- for pain and suffering, Rs.20,000/- for loss of amenities, and Rs.30,000/- for transportation, extra nourishment and attendant charges. Tribunal granted Rs.25,000/- towards operations and Rs.9,066/- towards medical expenses and the said amounts are confirmed. The tribunal also granted Rs.10,000/- for future medical - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 expenses and it is confirmed. The petitioner stated that he was admitted in the hospital for a period of 30 days as per discharge summary and petitioner was getting a salary of Rs.22,000/- and therefore petitioner is entitled for an amount of Rs.22,000/- towards loss of income during treatment period. 7. Thus in all, components awarded by this court are as below, Sl.Nos. Particulars Amount in Rs. 1 Pain and suffering 40,000 2 Loss of amenities 20,000 3 Transportation, extra nourishment and attendant charges. 30,000 4 Loss of income during treatment period 22,000 5 Operation expenses 25,000 6 Future medical expenses 10,000 7 Medical expenses 9,066 Total 1,56,066 - 6 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 Hence, the compensation granted by tribunal is enhanced from Rs.1,10,000/- to Rs.1,56,066/- along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. 8. The Tribunal had exonerated the Insurance Company and directed respondent No.1/owner of the vehicle to deposit the amount. Learned counsel for the appellant relied upon a citation in SLP (Civil) No.2135 of 2023 in case of The Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Ltd., Vs Smt. Honnamma and Ors., in which the Tribunal had held that the tractor was insured but the trailer was not insured. But in this case the Supreme Court held that even if tractor is not insured Insurance Company is liable to pay the compensation. Therefore, this Court finds it is just and reasonable to fasten the liability on the Insurance Company. In the result, the following order is passed: ORDER i. Appeal is allowed in part. - 7 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 ii. The judgment and award dated 30.08.2014 passed in MVC No.156/2014 on the file of the Senior Civil Judge and MACT at Malavalli, is modified. iii. The claimant is entitled to a sum of Rs.1,56,066/- along with interest at 6% p.a., from the date of petition till the date of realization, instead of Rs.1,10,000/- granted by the tribunal. iv. Respondent/Insurance Company is directed to deposit the compensation of Rs.1,56,066/- along with the interest at the rate of 6% within one month from the date of this order and are at liberty to recover the same from the respondent No.1/owner of the vehicle by due process of law. - 8 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:29149 MFA No. 7922 of 2014 v. On such deposit, claimant is permitted to withdraw the entire amount along with interest accrued on the same. vi. On 05.02.2021, the delay of 1186 days is condoned by this Court on the condition that the claimant will not be entitled for the interest in case of enhancement. Hence, Insurance Company is not liable to pay the interest for the delayed period. Sd/- (P SREE SUDHA) JUDGE AKV CT:NR List No.: 1 Sl No.: 36