Kv Ramanan v. M Palaniammal
Case brief
What is this about?
Allowed the appeal against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award. Enhanced compensation from Rs. 12,66,680 to Rs. 43,69,912 by applying the correct multiplier and future prospects for the deceased bachelor
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs. 43,69,912; Insurance company directed to deposit amount with interest.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03.09.2019 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE R. HEMALATHA CMA.No.1132 of 2006
1.K.V.Raman
2.K.V.Haridarsini
...Appellants/Petitioners
.Vs.
1.M.Palaniammal
2.United Indian Insurance Co. Ltd., 31-A, Salem main road,
Padusampalli, Raman Nagar Post, Mettur Dam,
Salem District.
... Respondents/Respondents
(R1-Given up)
PRAYER: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the decree and Judgment dated 12.04.2005 passed in MCOP.No.1323 of 2002 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / I Additional District Court, Erode.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal should be enhanced based on the deceased's income and age.
What multiplier and future prospects percentage should be adopted for calculating loss of income.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
K.V. Raman
- appellant
K.V. Haridarsini
- respondent
M. Palaniammal
- respondent
United Indian Insurance Co. Ltd.
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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