Sunil S/o Ramachandra vs Pavan.S S/o Shivalinga — 119/2024

Case Summary: MVC No. 119/2024 The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 6,62,000 compensation to petitioner Sunil for injuries sustained when he fell from a motorcycle due to the rider's rash and negligent driving. The tribunal established the accident occurred on April 20, 2024, when the rider suddenly braked to avoid a pothole, causing the pillion rider to fall and sustain a multi-ligamentous knee injury requiring ACL reconstruction surgery. The compensation comprised medical expenses (Rs. 1,34,637), loss of future earnings based on 15% permanent disability (Rs. 4,32,000), pain and suffering, and attendant charges. The respondent insurance company was directed to deposit the entire amount within 60 days with 6% annual interest from petition date, with 50% immediately released and 50% placed in fixed deposit for 3 years. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.