D. SHANMUKHA SUNDARAMMA versus D. SUNEETHA AND ORS.

Given the age and dependency factors, it is appropriate to grant Rs.1,25,000 to the mother and the balance to the widow as claimant.

Parties: Appellant: D. Shanmukha Sundaramma; Respondent No.1 (widow of Deceased): D. Suneetha; Respondent (owner of Offending Vehicle): E. Lokanadham Naidu; Respondent (insurer): United India Insurance Company Ltd.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 09 February 2009
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome: Appeal partly allowed
Legal Topics: Apportionment of Compensation, Death Due to Accident

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D. Shanmukha Sundaramma

Appellant

D. Suneetha

Respondent No.1 (widow of Deceased)

E. Lokanadham Naidu

Respondent (owner of Offending Vehicle)

United India Insurance Company Ltd.

Respondent (insurer)

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

1 What amount of compensation is the mother of the deceased entitled to from the claim arising out of the vehicular accident?

Given the age and dependency factors, it is appropriate to grant Rs.1,25,000 to the mother and the balance to the widow as claimant.

Appeal partly allowed

Appellant (mother) to be paid Rs.1,25,000/-; balance compensation to be paid to the widow (claimant-wife).
No order as to costs.