Anosh v. Thaha
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench enhanced compensation from Rs. 2,45,735 to Rs. 3,60,000 for a student injured in a motor accident. The court reworked losses including disability, transportation, and loss of marriage prospects, directing insured deposit within eight weeks.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs. 3,60,000 with interest at 7.5% per annum; insured directed to deposit within eight weeks.
What the court decided
1
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 16.11.2017
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
C.M.A.(MD)No.186 of 2015
Anosh
... Appellant/Petitioner
Vs.
1.Thaha
2.Shri Ram General Insurance Company Limited, Through its Branch Manager, No.E-8, Riico Industrial Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan. ... Respondents/Respondents
Prayer: Appeal filed under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the judgment and decree made in M.C.O.P.No.533 of 2013, dated 16.12.2013, on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, (Special Sub-Judge) Tirunelveli.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal should be enhanced considering the disability percentage and head of losses.
What is the correct total compensation payable to the injured claimant for disability, extra nourishment, and loss of amenities.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Anosh
- respondent
Thaha
- respondent
Shri Ram General Insurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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