The Divisional Controller, Ksrtc vs Mahadeva Shetty And Anr on 31 July, 2003
In the case of Divisional Controller KSRTC vs. Mahadeva Shetty and
another (supra), the Supreme Court was dealing with a case of compensation for
injury suffered by a mason having no fixed job who claimed Rs.9.83 lakh as
compensation. The Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs.2.2 lakh, which was enhanced
by the High Court to Rs.6.25 lakh. On appeal, the Supreme Court reduced the
same to Rs.4.5 lakh with interest at the rate of 9% per annum.