- 1 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010129292022 NC: 2026:KHC:39974 MFA No. 2627 of 2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 30TH DAY OF JULY, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH RAI K MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO.2627 OF 2022(MV-I) BETWEEN: SRI K B RAMESH MURTHY S/O LATE J.R BILIGIRI RANGAPPA AGED ABOUT 55 YEARS R/AT NO.24, 7TH CROSS, 7TH MAIN, SHAKAMBARINAGAR J.P NAGAR, 1ST PHASE BENGALURU - 560 078 …APPELLANT (BY SRI. GIRIMALLAIAH, ADVOCATE) AND: 1. UNIVERSAL SOMPO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD 1ST FLOOR, W S NO. 29 FLAT NO. EL-94 TTC INDUSTRIAL ARA MIDC MAHAPE NAVI MUMBAI - 400 710 BY ITS MANAGER 2. MR. VENKATARAMAN S S/O SENRAYAN G MAJOR (AGE R-2 NOT KNOWN TO APPELLANT) NO.16/17, GROUND FLOOR RAMAPPA LAYOUT, PUTTENAHALLI J.P NAGAR, 7TH PHASE BENGALURU - 560 078 …RESPONDENTS (BY SRI. S.V HEGDE MULKHAND, ADVOCATE FOR R1, NOTICE TO R2 IS DISPENSED WITH) Digitally signed by PANKAJA S Location: HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA - 2 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010129292022 NC: 2026:KHC:39974 MFA No. 2627 of 2022 THIS MFA IS FILED U/S.173(1) OF MV ACT, AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DT.29.12.2021 PASSED IN MVC NO.7245/2019 ON THE FILE OF THE FILE OF THE II ADDITIONAL JUDGE, ACMM, COURT OF SMALL CAUSES, MACT, BENGALURU, (SCCH-13), PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION. THIS APPEAL, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, JUDGMENT WAS DELIVERED THEREIN AS UNDER: CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH RAI K ORAL JUDGMENT 1. The claimant, being dissatisfied with the compensation of Rs.1,40,500/- awarded by the Tribunal vide judgment and award dated 29.12.2021 passed in MVC No.7245/2019, is in appeal. 2. The fact that the accident occurred and the further fact that the insurer is liable to pay the compensation as the offending vehicle is insured are not in dispute. 3. The Tribunal, on assessment of evidence, has awarded the following sums as compensation: Sl. No. Particulars Amount in (Rs.) 1. Pain and sufferings 40,000 - 3 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010129292022 NC: 2026:KHC:39974 MFA No. 2627 of 2022 2. Loss of amenities 20,000 3. Medical expenses 29,500 4. Future medical expenses 20,000 5. Loss of income during the laid up period 15,000 6. Conveyance, food, nourishment, attendant charges 16,000 Total 1,40,500 4. Having regard to the nature, gravity and the lasting effects of the injuries suffered by the claimant, instead of awarding compensation under each head, I deem it just and appropriate to award a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- as global compensation, in addition to what has been awarded by the Tribunal i.e., Rs.1,40,500/-. Thus, the claimant is held entitled to the total compensation of Rs.2,40,500/- as against Rs.1,40,500/-. However, no interest is awarded in respect of global compensation of Rs.1,00,000/-. 5. The insurer is directed to deposit the amount of additional compensation awarded within six weeks from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment. - 4 - HC-KAR CNR: KAHC010129292022 NC: 2026:KHC:39974 MFA No. 2627 of 2022 6. Accordingly, in modification of the impugned judgment and award of the Tribunal to the above extent, the appeal is partly allowed. SD/- (RAJESH RAI K) JUDGE PKS List No.: 1 Sl No.: 41