MUTHAIAH SEKHAR versus NESAMONY TPT. CORPORATION LTD. AND ANR.

MUTHAIAH SEKHAR versus NESAMONY TPT. CORPORATION LTD. AND ANR.

Victim of motor accident is entitled to just compensation, including expenses for necessary medical treatment unavailable locally, and claims based on disability certificates and credible evidence must be given due importance unless rebutted. Where permanent disability affects earning prospects, enhanced compensation is justified, as applied in Shashendra Lahiri v. UNICEF.

Parties
Appellant: Muthaiah Sekhar; Respondent: Nesamony TPT. Corporation Ltd.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
01 September 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against the Judgment and Order Dated 30.10.90 of the Kerala High Court in M.f.a. No. 712 of 1990; Also Review Petition Appeal
Outcome
Appeals allowed
Legal Topics
Quantum of Compensation, Assessment of Disability, Medical Expenses Abroad
Motor Accident Claims Personal Injury Quantum of Compensation Assessment of Disability Medical Expenses Abroad

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Parties

Muthaiah Sekhar

Appellant

Nesamony TPT. Corporation Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Against the Judgment and Order Dated 30.10.90 of the Kerala High Court in M.f.a. No. 712 of 1990; Also Review Petition Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was entitled to additional compensation for injuries suffered in a motor accident, including expenses incurred for treatment abroad
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal and High Court erred in doubting the disability certificate and disallowing claim for foreign medical treatment

Ratio Decidendi

Victim of motor accident is entitled to just compensation, including expenses for necessary medical treatment unavailable locally, and claims based on disability certificates and credible evidence must be given due importance unless rebutted. Where permanent disability affects earning prospects, enhanced compensation is justified, as applied in Shashendra Lahiri v. UNICEF.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed

Orders

  • Additional sum of Rs. 3 lakhs awarded in addition to Tribunal award, to bear interest at 12% per annum from date of claim petition till date of payment
  • No order as to costs