Natarajan, v. Jayakumar
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court enhanced the motor accident compensation from Rs. 7,03,000 to Rs. 9,67,200 against the Insurance Companies, applying the Pranay Sethi formula for future prospects, but dismissed the appeal against other respondents.
What did the court decide?
Award enhanced to Rs. 9,67,200 including interest; appeal allowed against Insurance Companies but dismissed against other respondents.
What the court decided
1
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 23.07.2018
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU
C.M.A(MD).No.68 of 2016
1.Natarajan 2.Chellapoo
3.Muthuselvi
.. Appellants/Petitioners
Vs.
1.Jayakumar
2.The New India Assurance Company Limited, through its Branch Manager, No.161-A, East Veli Street, Madurai.
3.Mohanvel
4.Reliance General Insurance Company Limited, through its Branch Manager, No.408, 3rd Floor, Perundurai Road, Erode. .. Respondents/Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal requires enhancement based on the deceased's age and future prospects.
Whether the diminution of earning capacity should be adjusted at 40% for a 21-year-old bachelor.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Natarajan
- appellant
Chellapoo
- appellant
Muthuselvi
- respondent
Jayakumar
- respondent
The New India Assurance Company Limited
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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