Authority: High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
Order Date: 7 August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant – New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Branch Office, Bagalur Mansion, Doddapete, Kolar (represented by its Manager and counsel Sri. Seetha Rama Rao B C). Respondents – Sarojamma (widow of Late Ramanji), her minor daughters Kum Ashwini and Kum Aishwarya (represented by their mother), Munivenkatamma, and K.R. Rama Reddy (owner of bus No.KA.08/6219). All respondents are residents of Chikka Ankada Halli Village, Bangarpet Taluk, Kolar District.
- Nature of Proceeding: Miscellaneous First Appeal No. 8509 of 2017 under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, challenging the judgment and award dated 22 July 2017 in MVC No.532/2015 passed by the Additional Senior Civil Judge & JMFC, Mact., KGF.
- Award Details: The original award granted compensation of Rs 24,40,000 (Twenty‑Four Lakhs Forty Thousand Rupees) with interest at 9% per annum from the date of petition until realization.
- Court Directions: The court, after hearing, directed the appellant to file duly attested translated copies of the documents/depositions on record, supported by an affidavit, within one week as required under Order XIII Rule 12 CPC (Karnataka Amendment). The order warned that failure to comply would result in dismissal of the appeal without further reference.
- Compliance Status: The appellant did not comply with the translation filing requirement by the stipulated deadline.
Final Outcome
- The appeal was dismissed on 7 August 2026 due to non‑compliance with the court’s order. The original MVC award of Rs 24.40 lakh with 9% interest remains in force.
Topics: Motor Vehicles Act, Insurance Compensation, Court Order