- 1 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 6TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 BEFORE THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE P SREE SUDHA MISCELLANEOUS FIRST APPEAL NO. 6702 OF 2025 (MV-I) BETWEEN: SRI SHIVARAMU S/O PUTTASWAMY, AGED ABOUT 40 YEARS, R/AT KARIGOWDANA KOPPALU VILLAGE, KOWDLE, KOPPA HOBLI, MADDUR TALUK, MANDYA DISTRICT. …APPELLANT (BY SRI. NAIK KRISHNA VENKATRAMAN., ADVOCATE) AND: 1. SMT MOKSHA SURESH W/O SURESH M, MAJOR, R/AT NO. 35/1 ALADAHALLI VILLAGE, SALAGAME HOBLI, HASSAN TALUK, (OWNER OF THE LORRY BEARING REG. NO. KA-12-9588) 2. THE MANAGER RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD., NO.3, 1ST FLOOR, NORTH WING, MANANDI PLAZA, ST. MARKS ROAD, BENGALURU – 560 001. (POLICY NO. 140821-923340008201 POLICY VALID FROM 20/07/2019 TO 19/07/2020) …RESPONDENTS Digitally signed by PADMASHREE SHEKHAR DESAI Location: High Court of Karnataka - 2 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 (BY SRI. MALLIKARJUNA REDDY N.A., ADVOCATE FOR SRI. B. PRADEEP, ADVOCATE FOR R2, V/O DTD 05.01.2026, NOTICE TO R1 IS D/W) THIS MFA IS FILED U/S 173(1) OF MV ACT AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND AWARD DATED 03.02.2025 PASSED IN MVC NO. 2173/2020 ON THE FILE OF THE XII ADDITIONAL JUDGE, COURT OF SMALL CAUSES AND MEMBER, MACT, BENGALURU (SCCH-8), PARTLY ALLOWING THE CLAIM PETITION FOR COMPENSATION AND SEEKING ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION. THIS APPEAL COMING ON FOR ADMISSION 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 Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging the judgment and award dated 03.02.2025 passed in MVC No.2173/2020 on the file of the XII Additional Judge, Court of Small Causes and Member, MACT, Bengaluru, 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 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 3. Injured claimant met with an accident on 24.12.2019 and filed claim petition claiming compensation of Rs.30 lakhs. The Tribunal considering entire evidence on record, granted an amount of Rs.4,87,750/- with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from date of petition till realisation. 4. Aggrieved by the said order, the petitioner preferred an appeal and mainly contended that he sustained grevious injuries and the doctor assessed the disability of left arm as 41% and the whole body as 14%, but the tribunal erred in taking the disability as 12% which is on lower side. Further, the future prospects are not added and higher rate of interest is to be granted. Thus, requested for enhancement of the compensation. 5. Learned counsel for respondent stated that the Tribunal rightly observed that the injuries sustained by the petitioner will not have any impact on his work and hence taken the disability as 12% to the whole body and it needs no interference. - 4 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 6. The petitioner stated that he was an agriculturist and was earning Rs.30,000/- per month. However, he has not filed any income proof. As he met with an accident in the year 2019, the Tribunal rightly considered his notional income as Rs.14,000/- per month. He was aged 41 years and the multiplier taken is ‘14’. Ex.P6 is the wound certificate. The petitioner sustained left side Acromio Clavicular joint disruption. He underwent Open Reduction and Left AC Joint stabilization with Suture anchor. Petitioner also examined doctor as PW3 doctor stated that the petitioner has weakness of the left shoulder and facing difficulty to do agricultural work. Petitioner has restricted left shoulder movements and weakness in the left shoulder. He assessed 41% disability to the left arm and 12% as whole body disability. PW3 stated that as per the recent x-ray left shoulder joint shows reduced left AC joint dislocation with implants in situ. Therefore, this court finds it reasonable to take 1/3rd of 41% i.e., 14% instead of 12% for the purpose of calculation. So the loss of future earning capacity comes to Rs.14,000 x 12 x 14 x 14% = Rs.3,29,280/-. The petitioner incurred Rs.13,510/- towards medical expenses and tribunal granted the said amount and the - 5 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 same is confirmed. The petitioner was inpatient for a period of 15 days. Tribunal already granted Rs.50,000/- for pain and suffering and Rs.25,000/- for loss of amenities. The said amounts are confirmed. Considering the nature of injuries, period of hospitalization and other relevant factors, he is also entitled for Rs.30,000/- for transportation, extra nourishment and attendant charges. Further, the Tribunal granted Rs.42,000/- towards loss of income during laid up period and it is confirmed. It was further stated that the petitioner was travelling on bullock cart and the tribunal has already granted special allowance of Rs.60,000/- and the said amount is confirmed. 7. Thus in all, components awarded by this court are as below, Sl.Nos. Particulars Amount in Rs. 1 Loss of future earning capacity 3,29,280 2 Medical bills 13,510 2 Pain and suffering 50,000 3 Loss of amenities 25,000 4 Transportation, extra nourishment and attendant charges. 30,000 - 6 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 Hence, the compensation granted by tribunal is enhanced from Rs.4,87,750/- to Rs.5,49,790/- along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. 8. In the result, the following order is passed: ORDER i. Appeal is allowed in part. ii. The judgment and award dated 03.02.2025 passed in MVC No.2173/2020 on the file of the XII Additional Judge, Court of Small Causes and Member, MACT, Bengaluru, is modified. iii. The claimant is entitled to a sum of Rs.5,49,790/- along with interest at 6% p.a., from the date of petition till the date of realization, instead of Rs. 4,87,750/- granted by the tribunal. iv. Respondent/Insurance Company has already deposited the awarded amount 5 Loss of income during laid down period 42,000 6 Special allowance 60,000 Total 5,49,790 - 7 - HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:18486 MFA No. 6702 of 2025 before the tribunal. Therefore, respondent/Insurance Company is directed to deposit the enhanced compensation of Rs.62,040/- along with the interest at the rate of 6% within one month from the date of this order. v. On such deposit, claimant is permitted to withdraw the entire amount along with interest accrued on the same. vi. On 5.1.2026, the delay of 105 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.: 55