Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 19 January 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: Savitha, wife of R.S. Visakhanta Murthy, aged about 37, residing at Kanakapur Main Road, Pattareddy Palya, Kaggalipura, Bengaluru‑82.
- Respondents: 1) National Insurance Co. Ltd, 2) Mr. R.S. Visakhanta Murthy.
- The appeal was filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, seeking enhancement of compensation from Rs.5,10,200 to Rs.20,00,000.
- The original award dated 25 July 2019 in MVC No.3731/2018 was passed by the Member PRL, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and Chief Judge, Court of Small Causes, Bangalore, with cost and interest.
- The matter was listed before Hon'ble Ms. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju (Miscellaneous First Appeal No.1450 of 2020) on 19 January 2026.
Final Outcome
- No appearance was made by the appellant; consequently, the appeal was dismissed in default for non‑prosecution.
- The original compensation award of Rs.5,10,200 (plus cost and interest) remains unchanged.
Topics: Motor Accident Compensation, Court Dismissal