The M.D., v. a.Renuka
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed an appeal filed by the Metropolitan Transport Corporation against a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award. Upholding the Tribunal's findings of rash and negligent driving, the Court confirmed the compensation of Rs.2,45,000/- awarded for the death of a passenger.
What did the court decide?
appeal dismissed, Tribunal award confirmed, compensation sum deposited with interest.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15.07.2013
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.S.KARNAN
C.M.A.No.1251 of 2006 & C.M.P.No.5235 of 2006
The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd., Pallavan Salai, Chennai-2. ... Appellant/Respondent Vs. 1.A.Renuka 2.A.Sooryakala (Minor) 3.A.Subbulakshmi(Minor) 4.A.Sukanya(Minor) 5.V.Vimala ... Respondents/petitioners W/o.Velayuthapani (Minor Respondents 2 to 4 are rep. by mother and guardian first respondent A.Renuka All are residing at No.55, New Labour Lane, Katpada, Chennai.21)
PRAYER: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, against the judgment and decree dated 07.03.2003 made in M.C.O.P.No.3701 of 1999, on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, IV Judge, Fast Track Court, Additional District Judge, Chennai.
The appellant / respondent has preferred the present appeal against the judgment and decree passed in M.C.O.P.No.3701 of 1999, on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, IV Judge, Fast Track Court, Additional District Judge, Chennai.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the Appeal be allowed to set aside the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
The Managing Director, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd.
- respondent
A.Renuka
- respondent
A.Sooryakala
- respondent
A.Subbulakshmi
- respondent
A.Sukanya
- respondent
Case details
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