Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 24 September 2024
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – The Managing Director, KSRTC Division, Central Office, Bengaluru (represented by Chief Law Officer, Sri. S. Rajashekar, Advocate). Respondents – 1. Smt. Kempalakshmamma (81 years), 2. Sri. Thadappa (60 years), 3. Sri. Yoganarasimha Murthy (52 years), all residing at R/At No. 81, Hulleharve, Marlakunte Post, Somapura Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District; and 4. Smt. Lakshmamma (50 years), R/At Manne, Tymagondu Hobli, Nelamangala Taluk, Bengaluru Rural District.
- Proceedings: Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 5580 of 2024 filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, challenging the Judgment and Award dated 27 February 2024 passed by the XXIII Additional Small Causes Judge, Mact, Bengaluru (SCCH‑25).
- Award Under Challenge: Compensation of Rs.6,88,600/- with interest at 6% per annum from the date of petition until the date of deposit.
- Court Directions: The bench, presided by Hon'ble Dr. Justice ChillaKUR Sumalatha, granted the appellant two days to comply with office objections filed by the respondents.
Final Outcome
- The appellant failed to comply with the two‑day deadline. Consequently, the Court ordered that the appeal stand dismissed without further reference to the bench.
- The order was signed by the Judge, with a note indicating non‑compliance and the dismissal, and was copied to the Assistant Registrar.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Compensation Award