Valarmathi v. the Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court partly allowed a Civil Miscellaneous Appeal against the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, enhancing compensation to Rs. 5,11,100/- after reducing the fatal accident compensation by 50% due to contributor negligence.
What did the court decide?
Award sum of Rs. 5,11,100/- plus interest at 7.5% per annum; Respondent to deposit within six weeks.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 09.12.2020
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN
C.M.A.NO.3279 OF 2019
- Valarmathi, W/o.Uthirapathi
- Uthirapathi, S/o.Pichaimuthu
- Sathyamurthy, S/o.Uthirapathy
All are residing at Angarayanallur Post, Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.
... Appellants/Claimants
.Vs.
The Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Periyamiguparai, Trichy.
... Respondent/Respondent
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the claimants are entitled to enhanced compensation given the Tribunal's dismissal of the claim petition.
Whether the quantum of compensation and apportionment of negligence requires revision.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Valarmathi
- appellant
Uthirapathi
- appellant
Sathyamurthy
- respondent
The Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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