Anil Kumar vs Branch Manager, National Insurance ...

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Karnataka High Court, affirming the award of compensation under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for injuries sustained by the appellant due to the negligence of the lorry driver. The Court confirmed the Tribunal's findings regarding the appellant's monthly income of Rs. 4000, the extent of permanent disability at 25%, and the total compensation awarded of Rs. 3,43,000 with interest. The Court held that the insurance policy covered the risk of the cleaner, thereby establishing the liability of the respondents.