Mohammed Musthaqeem P K vs New India Ass Co Ltd on 16 April, 2026

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    Mohammed Musthaqeem P K vs New India Ass Co Ltd on 16 April, 2026

    KABC020069902025
    
    
    
    
    IN THE COURT OF 10th ADDITIONAL SMALL CAUSES AND
            MOTOR ACCIDENT CLAIMS TRIBUNAL,
                     AT: BENGALURU
    
                               (SCCH-16)
    
    
            Present: Sri. Mohammed Yunus Athani
                                         B.A.,LL.B.,
                     X Addl. Judge, Court of Small Causes
                     & Member, MACT, Bengaluru.
    
    
                            MVC No.1073/2025
    
                   Dated this 16th day of April, 2026
    
    
    Petitioner:        P.K. Mohammed Musthaqeem S/o P.K.
                       Mohammed Ghouse,
                       Aged about 41 years,
                       R/at No.46-9, Ward No.12, 7th Cross,
                       Near ST Joseph School, Rajivgandhi
                       Nagar, 7th Layout, HSR Layout,
                       Bengaluru South, Bengaluru - 560 102.
    
                       (Sri C. K. Lokesh, Advocate)
    
                       Vs.
    
    Respondents:       1.      The New India Ass. Co. Ltd.,
                               3rd Party Claims Hub,
                               No.9/2, Mahalakshmi Chambers,
                               M.G. Road, Bengaluru - 01.
                                     2                  MVC No.1073/2025
    
    
    
    
                                (The insurer of the motorcycle
                                bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547)
    
                                (Sri T. Ramesh, Advocate)
    
                       2.       Nagaraju H. since deceased rep.
                                by his LR's
    
                       2(a).    Sharadamma W/o Late
                                Nagaraju,
    
                       2(b).    Yashwanth Kumar K.N. S/o Late
                                Nagaraju,
    
                                Both are R/at SRS Betta,
                                Kailancha Hobli, Avverahalli Post,
                                Ram Avverahalli, Bengaluru
                                North, Bengaluru - 562 159.
    
                                (The owner of the motorcycle
                                bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547)
    
                                (Sri P. Suresh, Advocate)
    
    
    
                               JUDGMENT
    

    This is petition filed under Section 166 of Motor

    Vehicles Act, seeking compensation of Rs.18,00,000/- from

    SPONSORED

    the respondents, for the grievous injuries sustained by the

    petitioner in a road traffic accident.

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    2. The brief facts of the case are as follows:

    On 24-01-2025 at about 6.30 p.m., the petitioner was

    riding the motorcycle bearing No.KA-51-HA-7307, slowly,

    cautiously, by observing all the traffic rules and norms.

    When he reached near Bommasandra Industrial Area, near

    Fine Components, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru

    District. At that time the rider of motorcycle bearing Reg.

    No.KA-42-EH-1547, rode the same with high speed, in a rash

    and negligent manner and dashed against the motorcycle

    of the petitioner from behind. Due to the said impact, the

    petitioner has fell down on the road and sustained grievous

    injuries all over his body. Immediately after the accident, he

    was shifted to St. John’s Hospital, Bengaluru, wherein he

    took treatment as an in-patient. Earlier to the accident, he

    was working as Dispatch In-charge at Fine Components and

    Tools Pvt. Ltd., and was earning Rs.30,000/- per month. But,

    due to the accidental injuries, he has become permanently

    disabled and thereby lost his earning capacity. The
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    Hebbagodi Police have registered the case against the rider

    of the said motorcycle for the offences punishable under

    Section 281 and 125(b) of BNS. The respondent No.1 is the

    insurer and respondent No.2 is the owner of the offending

    vehicle. Hence, they are jointly and severally liable to pay

    compensation to the petitioner. Therefore, it is prayed to

    allow the petition and award compensation of

    Rs.18,00,000/- with interest.

    3. On service of notice to the respondents, the

    respondents No.1 and 2 have appeared through their

    counsel. The respondent No.1 has filed its written

    statement. Whereas, the respondent No.2(a) and (b) did not

    choose to file their written statement.

    4. The respondent No.1 in its written statement has

    denied all the allegations made in the petition. It has

    admitted the issuance of insurance policy bearing

    No.67140131240900001470 in respect of motorcycle bearing
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    No.KA-42-EH-1547 and its validity from 22-07-2024 to 21-07-

    2029, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. It

    seeks protection under Section 147 and 149(2) of Motor

    Vehicles Act. Further it is contended that, the petition is bad

    for non-compliance of provision under Section 134(c) and

    158(6) of Motor Vehicles Act. Further it is contended that, the

    motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 was not at all

    involved in the alleged accident and the petitioner himself

    was negligence in causing the accident. Under these

    circumstances the claim petition is liable to be dismissed for

    one’s own negligence. Further it is contended that, the

    petition is liable to be dismissed for non-joinder of necessary

    parties, namely the rider of motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-

    42-EH-1547. In fact the rider of the said motorcycle is also

    proper and necessary party for the adjudication of the

    present claim petition. Further it is contended that, the

    petitioner was not wearing helmet as on the date of

    accident. As such, the petitioner has violated Sec.129 of the
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    Motor Vehicles Act. Further it is contended that, the rider of

    the motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 was not

    holding valid and effective driving licence, as on the date of

    accident. The insured knowinglyfully well that his driver did

    not possess valid and effective driving licence to drive the

    insured vehicle, has entrusted the said vehicle to him to

    driver and thereby he has committed breach of terms and

    conditions of the policy. Further, the said vehicle was not

    having valid registration certificate and fitness certificate.

    Hence, this respondent is not liable to pay any compensation

    to the petitioner. It has denied the age, income and

    avocation of the petitioner, injuries sustained, medical

    expenses incurred and treatment taken by him. Further, it

    has sought for permission to contest even on behalf of

    respondent No.2, as per Section 170 of the Motor Vehicles

    Act. The compensation claimed is highly excessive and

    exorbitant. For the above denials and contentions, it is

    prayed to dismiss the petition.

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    5. On the basis of rival pleadings of both the sides, the

    following issues are framed:

    ISSUES

    1. Whether the petitioner proves that, he has

    sustained grievous injuries in the road

    traffic accident, alleged to have occurred

    on 24-01-2025 at about 6.30 p.m., near

    Bommasandra Industrial Area, Fine

    Components, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk,

    Bengaluru, due to the rash and negligent

    riding of the rider of the motorcycle

    bearing registration No.KA-42-EH-1547 ?

    2. Whether the petitioner is entitled for

    compensation? If so, what is the quantum

    and from whom ?

    3. What order or Award ?

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    6. In order to prove his case, the petitioner has got

    examined himself as P.W.1 and got marked 14 documents

    as Ex.P.1 to 14. Further, he has got examined one more

    witness namely Dr. Nagaraj B.N., as P.W.2. On the other

    hand, the respondent No.1 has examined its

    representative/Assistant as R.W.1 and got marked 4

    documents as Ex.R.1 to 4. Whereas, the respondent No.2(a)

    and (b) have not adduced any evidence on their behalf.

    7. I have heard the arguments of both the sides and

    perused the entire material available on record. In support

    of his arguments, the learned counsel for respondent No.1

    has relied on the following decisions:

    i) Sri Subash V/s The New India Assurance Co.

    Ltd., rep. by its Manager and others, reported in

    ILR 2010 KAR 2439.

    ii) Sri Nandeesh K. V/s United India Insurance Co.

    Ltd., and another, in MFA No.2155/2014 (MV),

    judgment dated 23-06-2020.

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    iii) Daivshala and others V/s Oriental Insurance Co.

    Ltd., and another, in Civil Appeal No.6986/2015

    (@ Special Leave Petition © No.16573/2012),

    judgment dated 28-07-2025.

    8. My findings on the above issues are as under:

    Issue No.1: Affirmative

    Issue No.2: Partly Affirmative

    Issue No.3: As per the final order, for the

    following:

    REASONS

    9. Issue No.1: It is specific case of the petitioner that, on

    24-01-2025 at about 6.30 p.m., when he was riding the

    motorcycle bearing No.KA-51-HA-7307, near Bommasandra

    Industrial Area, Fine Components, Attibele Hobli, Anekal

    Taluk, Bengaluru District, at that time the rider of the

    motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 rode the same

    with high speed, in a rash and negligent manner and
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    dashed against the motorcycle of the petitioner from

    behind. Due to the said impact, the petitioner has fell down

    on the road and sustained grievous injuries all over his

    body. Further it is contended that, earlier to the accident, he

    was working as Dispatch In-charge at Fine Components and

    Tools Pvt. Ltd., and was earning Rs.30,000/- per month. But,

    due to the accidental injuries, he has become permanently

    disabled and thereby lost his earning capacity.

    10. In order to prove his case, the petitioner has

    examined himself as P.W.1 by filing examination-in-chief

    affidavit, wherein he has reiterated the entire averments

    made in the petition. Further, in support of his oral

    evidence, the petitioner has got marked total 14 documents

    as Ex.P.1 to 14. Out of the said documents, Ex.P.1 is true

    copy of F.I.R., Ex.P.2 is true copy of first information

    statement, Ex.P.3 is true copy of spot mahazar, Ex.P.4 is

    true copy of Motor Vehicle Accident report, Ex.P.5 is true

    copy of wound certificate, Ex.P.6 is true copy of charge-
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    sheet, Ex.P.7 is notarized copy of Aadhar card, Ex.P.8 is

    notarized copy of driving licence of petitioner, Ex.P.9 is

    discharge summary, Ex.P.10 is salary slip for the month of

    November-2024, December-2024 and January-2025, Ex.P.11

    is certificate under Section 63(4) of BSA, Ex.P.12 is true copy

    of bank account statement, Ex.P.13 is clinical note and

    Ex.P.14 is x-ray.

    11. On meticulously going through the above police

    documents marked as Ex.P.1 to 6, prima-facia it reveals

    that, the accident in question has taken place due to rash

    and negligent riding of the rider of offending motorcycle

    bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 and dashing the same to

    ongoing motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-51-HA-7307 of the

    petitioner from behind. Due to said impact the petitioner

    has fell down on the road and sustained grievous injuries all

    over the body. The investigation officer in his final report,

    marked as Ex.P.6, has clearly stated that, the said accident

    has taken place due to rash and negligent riding of the
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    rider of offending motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-

    1547.

    12. At the outset, it is pertinent to note that, in the

    present case, the date, time and place of accident, issuance

    of insurance policy by the respondent No.1 in respect of

    motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 and its validity

    as on the date of accident, are not in dispute. Further, the

    oral and documentary evidence placed on record by the

    petitioner has remained undisputed by the owner of

    offending vehicle/Respondent No.2(a) and (b), as they did

    not choose to appear and contest the case of the petitioner.

    Whereas, the respondent No.1 insurance company has

    specifically denied the above averred facts and

    circumstances of the accident and taken specific defence

    that, the alleged accident has taken place solely due to rash

    and negligent riding of the petitioner/rider of the

    motorcycle bearing No.KA-51-HA-7307 and there was no

    negligence on the part of the rider of motorcycle bearing
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    Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547. Further it has contended that, the

    offending car was not at all involved in the alleged accident.

    But, the respondents No.1 has failed to establish the said

    contentions. Except the self serving statements of the

    R.W.1, who is the representative/Assistant of respondent

    No.1 insurance company, there is no other corroborative

    oral or documentary evidence placed on record by the

    respondent No.1 to show that, the said accident has taken

    place solely due to the negligence of the petitioner himself

    and there was no negligence on the part of the rider of

    motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547. On the other

    hand, the oral and documentary evidence placed on record

    by the petitioner clearly establishes that, the said accident

    has taken place due to rash and negligent riding of the

    rider of offending motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-

    1547 and dashing the same to ongoing motorcycle bearing

    No.KA-51-HA-7307 of the petitioner from behind. Though,

    the learned counsel for respondent No.1 has cross-
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    examined P.W.1 in length, nothing worth has been elicited

    from his mouth which creates doubt on the veracity of his

    evidence or which goes to show that, the said accident has

    taken place due to rash and negligent riding of the

    petitioner/rider of the motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-51-

    HA-7307 himself or there was any contributory negligence

    on his part in the cause of accident.

    13. Further, the Ex.P.3 spot mahazar also clearly speaks

    that, the said accident has taken place on the left side of 24

    feet wide on Tirupalya Village towards Delta Company road,

    near Bommasandra Industrial Area, Attibele Hobli, Anekal

    Taluk, Bengaluru District, in between offending motorcycle

    bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 and ongoing motorcycle

    bearing Reg. No.KA-51-HA-7307 of the petitioner. As per the

    Motor Vehicle Accident Report, which is marked as Ex.P.4,

    the accident has not taken place due to any mechanical

    defects in the vehicles involved in the accident. When the

    accident was not caused due to any mechanical defects in
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    the vehicles involved in the accident and there was no

    negligence on the part of the rider of the motorcycle, then

    in the present facts and circumstances of the case, it can be

    presumed that, the said accident had occurred due to rash

    and negligent riding of the rider of offending motorcycle

    bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547. Further, the investigation

    officer in his final report, marked as Ex.P.6 has clearly stated

    that, the said accident is caused due to rash and negligent

    riding of the rider of offending motorcycle bearing Reg.

    No.KA-42-EH-1547. Admittedly, the said final report/charge-

    sheet has not been challenged by the owner or the rider of

    offending vehicle. In such circumstances, there is no

    impediment to believe the final report of the investigation

    officer and other police records, regarding the date, time

    and place of accident, involvement of the offending vehicle,

    rash and negligent riding of the rider of offending vehicle

    and injuries caused to the petitioner in the said accident.
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    14. Further, on meticulously going through the Ex.P.5

    wound certificate, Ex.P.9 discharge summary, Ex.P.13

    clinical note and Ex.P.14 x-ray, it clearly reveals that, the

    petitioner has suffered grievous injuries in the road traffic

    accident. The petitioner has sustained left distal fibula

    fracture + distal 1/3rd tibia shaft fracture. The P.W.2, who is

    the doctor who has examined the petitioner for the

    purpose of assessment of disability, has clearly deposed in

    his evidence that, the petitioner has sustained above

    injuries in the road traffic accident. Though, the learned

    counsel for respondent No.1 has cross-examined P.W.2 in

    length, nothing worth has been brought out from his

    mouth, which creates doubt on the veracity of his evidence.

    On the other hand, there is no contrary or rebuttal evidence

    on record to disbelieve the said medical records of the

    petitioner. There is nothing on record to disbelieve the oral

    and documentary evidence placed on record by the

    petitioner. Therefore, in such circumstances and in the light
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    of above observations, it can safely be held that, the

    respondents have failed to rebut the oral and documentary

    evidence placed on record by the petitioner regarding rash

    and negligent riding of the rider of offending motorcycle

    bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547 and injuries sustained by

    the petitioner in the said accident.

    15. Further, it is well settled principle of law that, in a case

    relating to the Motor Accident Claims, the claimants are not

    required to prove the case as required to be done in a

    criminal trial. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of

    Parameshwari V/s Amir Chand and others, reported in

    (2011) 11 SCC 635, has clearly held that, “in a road accident

    claim cases the strict principle of proof in a criminal case

    are not required.”

    16. The Hon’ble Supreme Court, in the case of Bimla Devi

    and others V/s Himachal Road Transport Corporation

    and others, reported in (2009) 13 SCC 513, has clearly held
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    that, “in a case relating to the Motor Accident Claims, the

    claimants are merely required to establish their case on

    touch stone of preponderance of probability and the

    standard of proof on beyond reasonable doubt could not be

    applied.”

    17. Therefore, in the light of observations made in the

    above cited decisions and for the above stated reasons, this

    Court is of the considered opinion that, the petitioner has

    successfully proved that, he has sustained grievous injuries

    in a motor vehicle accident, occurred on 24-01-2025 at

    about 6.30 p.m., on Tirupalya Village towards Delta

    Company road, near Bommasandra Industrial Area, Attibele

    Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru District, due to rash and

    negligent riding of the rider of offending motorcycle

    bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547. Hence, I answer Issue No.1

    in Affirmative.

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    18. Issue No.2: While answering the above issue this

    Court has come to conclusion that, the accident in question

    has occurred due to rash and negligent riding of the rider

    of offending motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-1547

    and the petitioner has sustained grievous injuries in the

    said accident. The medical records placed on record clearly

    speaks that, the petitioner has sustained left distal fibula

    fracture + distal 1/3rd tibia shaft fracture and for the said

    injuries he has undergone surgery. Therefore, this Court is

    of the further opinion that, the petitioner is entitled for

    compensation under various heads. The damages are to be

    assessed under two heads i.e. pecuniary damages, such as

    medical treatment, attendants, transport, actual loss of

    earning, future loss of earning etc., and non-pecuniary

    damages, such as mental and physical shock, loss of

    amenities, loss of expectation of life, loss of prospects of

    marriage etc. The petitioner is entitled for compensation

    under the following heads:

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    19. Towards loss of future income: In order to

    determine the compensation towards loss of future income,

    the age, monthly income and disability of the petitioner are

    to be determined. To prove his age, the petitioner has

    produced the notarised copy of his Aadhar card and driving

    licence, which are marked as Ex.P.7 and 8. As per Ex.P.7 and

    8, the date of birth of the petitioner is 10-11-1983. The

    accident has taken place on 24-01-2025 at about 6:30 p.m.

    This clearly goes to show that, the age of the petitioner as

    on the date of accident was 41 years. Further, the P.W.2,

    who is the doctor who has examined the petitioner for the

    purpose of assessment of disability, has clearly deposed in

    his examination-in-chief affidavit that, on clinical

    examination he found that, the petitioner has suffered left

    distal fibula fracture + distal 1/3rd tibia shaft fracture.

    Further he has deposed that, on clinical and radiological

    examination of injuries sustained by the petitioner he found

    that, the petitioner has suffered permanent physical
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    disability to the extent of 42% to the left lower limb and 14%

    permanent physical disability to the whole body. Further,

    the Ex.P.5 wound certificate, Ex.P.9 discharge summary,

    Ex.P.13 clinical note and Ex.P.14 x-ray clearly speaks that,

    the petitioner has suffered the above stated injuries and for

    the said injuries he has undergone surgery. The P.W.2 has

    clearly denied the suggestions made to him that, the

    petitioner has not suffered any disability and he has

    exaggerated the percentage of disability. Further he has

    stated that, the petitioner requires to undergo one more

    surgery for removal of implants. This clearly goes to show

    that, the disability has been assessed before the completion

    of full treatment to the petitioner. As per the gazette

    notification issued by the Ministry of Social Justice of

    Government of India, the disability should be assessed after

    completion of treatment. If the disability had been assessed

    after future surgery, perhaps there would have been

    reduction in the percentage of the disability. Further, it is
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    pertinent to note that, the P.W.2 has deposed in his

    evidence that, the accident has occurred on 24-01-2025 and

    he has assessed the disability to the petitioner on 20-12-

    2025, which is after lapse of ten months from the date of

    injuries caused to the petitioner. Further, it is pertinent to

    note that, the P.W.2 has clearly admitted in his cross-

    examination that, fractures are united, hip joint movement

    and muscle power are normal and he has not produced

    radiological report in support of his assessment. Further he

    has admitted that, the range of movement will vary after

    removal of implants, the petitioner can perform the day to

    day activities and continue his avocation with some

    difficulties. Further he has clearly stated that, he has

    assessed only physical disability and not functional

    disability. Therefore, in such circumstances and taking into

    consideration the age of the petitioner, injuries sustained,

    avocation of the petitioner, duration of treatment and oral

    and documentary evidence available on record, this Court is
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    of the opinion that, considering the physical disability of

    12% to the whole body of the petitioner would be justified.

    Hence, in the instant case the disability of 12% to the whole

    body of the petitioner is considered.

    20. The petitioner has deposed in his evidence that,

    before accident he was working as Dispatch In-charge at

    Fine Components and Tools Pvt. Ltd., and was earning

    Rs.30,000/- per month. Further he has deposed that, due to

    grievous injuries suffered in the said accident he is unable

    to do his work. The respondent No.1 has specifically denied

    the same. In such circumstances, the burden was on the

    petitioner to prove his avocation and income. To

    substantiate the same, he has produced his salary slips for

    the month of November-2024, December-2024 and January-

    2025 and Bank account statement, which are marked as

    Ex.P.10 & 12. But, the petitioner has not examined the

    author of Ex.P.10. Further, admittedly the Ex.P.10 salary

    slips do not contain seal and signature of the alleged
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    company. Therefore, in such circumstances, there is no

    other option before this Court, except to hold that, the

    petitioner has failed to prove his avocation and income as

    on the date of accident, through cogent and corroborative

    evidence and consider the notional income as per the

    guidelines of the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority.

    The accident has taken place in the year 2025. Therefore,

    the notional income of the petitioner is considered at

    Rs.17,000/- per month and the annual income of the

    petitioner at Rs.2,04,000/-.

    21. As per the ratio laid down in the case of Sarla Verma

    and others V/s Delhi Transport Corporation and

    another, reported in 2009 ACJ 1298, the appropriate

    multiplier for a person whose is aged about 41 years is 14.

    Therefore, the total loss of future income to the petitioner is

    held at, total annual income X disability/100 X multiplier =

    Rs.2,04,000 X 12/100 X 14 =Rs.3,42,720/-.

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    22. Medical expenses: The petitioner has deposed that,

    he has incurred expenses of Rs.2,00,000/- towards medical,

    conveyance, nourishment and other incidental charge etc.

    In order to prove the same, he has not produced any

    medical bills. Further he has clearly admitted in his cross-

    examination that, his medical expenses have been paid by

    the ICICI Insurance Company. Therefore, the petitioner is

    not entitled for any compensation under the head of

    medical expenses.

    23. Pain and sufferings: In the present case, the

    petitioner has sustained grievous injuries i.e. left distal

    fibula fracture + distal 1/3rd tibia shaft fracture. As per

    Ex.P.9 discharge summary, the petitioner has taken

    treatment as in-patient for 8 days from 24-01-2025 to 31-01-

    2025, in St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru.

    Further, as per P.W.2, the said injuries have caused physical

    disability to the petitioner. In such circumstances, certainly

    the petitioner would have suffered pain and sufferings.
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    Therefore, taking into consideration the injuries sustained

    and disability suffered by the petitioner, this Court is of the

    opinion that, awarding compensation amount of

    Rs.60,000/- to the petitioner towards pain and sufferings

    would be justified and it will meet the ends of justice.

    24. Attendant charges: As per Ex.P.9 discharge

    summary, the petitioner has taken treatment as in-patient

    for 8 days in St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru.

    He might have spent considerable amount towards

    attendant charges during that period. Therefore,

    compensation of Rs.1000 x 8 = Rs.8,000/- is awarded

    towards the attendant charges.

    25. Food and nourishment: As per Ex.P.9 discharge

    summary, the petitioner has taken treatment as in-patient

    for 8 days in St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru.

    He might have spent considerable amount towards food

    and nourishment during that period. Therefore,
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    compensation of Rs.800 x 8 = Rs.6,400/- is awarded towards

    food and nourishment charges.

    26. Conveyance expenses: The petitioner is the resident

    of Rajivgandhi Nagar, 7th Layout, HSR Layout, Bengaluru

    South, the accident has taken place on Tirupalya Village

    towards Delta Company road, near Bommasandra

    Industrial Area, Attibele Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru

    District and the petitioner has taken treatment at St. John’s

    Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru. Taking into

    consideration the distance in between the above places,

    compensation of Rs.10,000/- is awarded towards

    conveyance.

    27. Loss of income during treatment period: The

    petitioner has taken treatment for 8 days as in-patient at St.

    John’s Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, for the grievous

    injury sustained by him. He might have taken rest for about

    2 months and lost his income for the said period. Therefore,
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    compensation of Rs.17,000 x 2 = Rs.34,000/- is awarded

    towards loss of income during treatment period.

    28. Loss of amenities: It is evident from the documents

    placed on record that, as on the date of accident the age of

    the petitioner was 41 years and unfortunately he has

    suffered left distal fibula fracture + distal 1/3rd tibia shaft

    fracture. Further, he has suffered permanent disability to

    the extent of 12% to the whole body. Therefore, this Court

    is of the opinion that, awarding compensation of

    Rs.40,000/- towards loss of amenities would be just and

    reasonable.

    29. Future medical expenses: The P.W.2 has clearly

    deposed in his evidence that, the petitioner needs to

    undergo one more surgery for removal of implants, the

    estimate of this surgery is around Rs.60,000/-. But,

    admittedly the P.W.2 has not issued estimation of cost for

    the said surgery. Therefore, this Court is of the opinion that,
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    awarding compensation of Rs.20,000/- towards future

    medical expenses would be just and reasonable.

    30. Accordingly, the petitioner is entitled for

    compensation under different heads as follows:

    1. Loss of future income Rs. 3,42,720-00

    2. Medical expenses Nil

    3. Pain and sufferings 60,000-00

    4. Attendant charges 8,000-00

    5. Food and nourishment 6,400-00

    6. Conveyance expenses 10,000-00

    7. Loss of income during 34,000-00
    treatment period

    8. Loss of amenities 40,000-00

    9. Future medical expenses 20,000-00
    Total Rs. 5,21,120-00

    In all, the petitioner is entitled for compensation of

    Rs.5,21,120/-, with interest at the rate of 6% per annum

    (excluding interest on future medical expenses of

    Rs.20,000/-), from the date of petition till its realization.
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    31. Liability: Admittedly, as on the date of accident, the

    respondent No.1 is the insurer and respondent No.2 is the

    owner of the offending vehicle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-

    1547. Further, as per Ex.R.2 insurance policy issued by the

    respondent No.1 bearing No.67140131240900001470, in

    respect of offending motorcycle, was valid for own damage

    cover from 22-07-2024 to 21-07-2025 and it was valid for

    third party cover from 22-07-2024 to 21-07-2029. As such,

    the insurance policy issued by the respondent No.1 in

    respect of offending vehicle was valid as on the date of

    accident i.e. 24-01-2025. There is no evidence on record to

    show that, there is any breach of terms and conditions of

    the insurance policy by the insured/respondent No.2.

    Further, the evidence placed on record by the petitioner

    clearly establishes that, due to rash and negligent riding of

    the rider of offending vehicle bearing Reg. No.KA-42-EH-

    1547 the accident in question has taken place. In such

    circumstances, the respondent No.2 being the owner of
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    said vehicle is vicariously liable to compensate for the

    damage caused by the said vehicle. The respondent No.1

    being the insurer of the vehicle has to indemnify the

    respondent No.2. Therefore, the respondent No.1 and 2 are

    jointly and severally liable to pay the compensation to the

    petitioner. However, the primary liability is on the

    respondent No.1 to pay the compensation to the petitioner.

    Therefore, for the above stated reasons, holding that, the

    petitioner is entitled for compensation of Rs.5,21,120/-,

    with interest at the rate of 6% per annum (excluding

    interest on future medical expenses of Rs.20,000/-), from

    the date of petition till its realization, from the respondent

    No.1, I answer Issue No.2 in Partly Affirmative.

    32. Issue No.3: In view of the above findings, I proceed to

    pass the following order:

    ORDER

    The petition is partly allowed with

    costs.

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    The petitioner is entitled to

    compensation of Rs.5,21,120/- (Rupees

    five lakh twenty one thousand one

    hundred and twenty only), with interest

    at the rate of 6% p.a., (excluding

    interest on future medical expenses of

    Rs.20,000/-), from the date of petition

    till realisation.

    The respondent No.1 & 2 are jointly

    and severally liable to pay the above

    compensation amount to the

    petitioner. However, the primary

    liability to pay the compensation

    amount is fastened on respondent No.1

    – Insurance Company and it is directed

    to pay the compensation amount

    within two months from the date of this

    order.

    The entire compensation amount

    with proportionate interest shall be

    released in favour of the petitioner

    through e-payment on proper

    identification and verification.
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    Advocate’s fee is fixed at Rs.2,000/-.

    Draw award accordingly.

    (Dictated to the stenographer, directly on computer, typed by him,
    corrected and then pronounced in the open Court on this the 16 th day of April,
    2026).

    (Mohammed Yunus Athani)
    Member, MACT, Bengaluru.

    ANNEXURE

    Witnesses examined on behalf of petitioner:

    P.W.1: P.K. Mohammed Musthaqeem S/o P.K.
    Mohammed Ghouse
    P.W.2: Dr. Nagaraj B.N. S/o Late B.K.N. Swamy

    Documents marked on behalf of petitioner:

    Ex.P.1:        True copy of F.I.R.
    Ex.P.2:        True copy of First Information Statement
    Ex.P.3:        True copy of Spot Mahazar
    Ex.P.4:        True copy of M.V.A. Report
    Ex.P.5:        True copy of Wound Certificate
    Ex.P.6:        True copy of Charge-sheet
    Ex.P.7:        Notarized copy of Aadhar Card
    Ex.P.8:        Notarized copy of              Driving     Licence      of
                   petitioner
    Ex.P.9:        Discharge Summary
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    Ex.P.10: Salary Slip for the Month of November-2024,
    December-2024 and January-2025
    Ex.P.11: Certificate U/Sec. 63(4) of BSA
    Ex.P.12: True copy of Bank Account Statement
    Ex.P.13: Clinical Note
    Ex.P.14: X-ray

    Witnesses examined on behalf of respondents:

    R.W.1: Chetan S. S/o Sham Singh

    Documents marked on behalf of respondents:

    Ex.R.1:    Authorization Letter
    Ex.R.2:    True copy of Insurance Policy
    Ex.R.3:    Notice issued to owner of insured vehicle
               dated 20-03-2025
    Ex.R.4:    Postal Receipt
    
    
    
                               (Mohammed Yunus Athani)
                                Member, MACT, Bengaluru.
     



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