The Manager v. Malarvizhi
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed a civil miscellaneous appeal to reduce compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in a motor accident claim case caused by rash and negligent driving.
What did the court decide?
Insurance company directed to pay Rs. 67,37,138 with interest at 7.5% per annum within six weeks.
What the court decided
CMA.No.1571 of 2020
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 30.04.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH
THE HONOURABLE TMT.JUSTICE S.KANNAMMAL
CMA.No.1571 of 2020
and
CMP.No. 11593 of 2020
The Manager
M/s Reliance General Insurance Co., Ltd.,
No.73,1 st Floor, Officer's Line, Vellore. …. Appellant
Versus
1.Malarvizhi
2. Sambandan
3. Ganapathy …. Respondents
Prayer : Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, to set aside the decree and Judgment dated 30.08.2019 made in M.C.O.P.No.14 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, I Additional District and Sessions Judge, Vellore.
For Appellant : Mr.S. Arun Kumar For R1 and R2 : M. Siva kumar for C.Prabakaran For R3 : No Appearance
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 requires modification.
What is the correct multiplier for future prospects and enhanced amounts for loss of love, affection, and medical expenses.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
THE MANAGER, M/S RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO., LTD.
- respondent
1. MALARVIZHI AND OTHERS
Coram
R.SUBBIAH
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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