Sakthivel v. Perumal
Case brief
What is this about?
This Court enhanced compensation awarded in a motor accident case. It modified disability compensation and added future medical expenses, directing the insurer to deposit the increased amount.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs.2,56,179/- including future medical expenses, with interest at 7.5% per annum; insurer directed to deposit the amount.
What the court decided
C.M.A. No. 1214 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 28.11.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
C.M.A. No. 1214 of 2021
Sakthivel
... Appellant / Petitioner
Vs.
- Perumal
- The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd., No.3L, Sithaveerappa Chetty Street, Dharmapuri. ... Respondents / Respondents
Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the Judgment and decree dated 24.02.2020 passed in M.C.O.P. No.933 of 2015 on the file of the Principal Subordinate Judge, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Dharmapuri.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribunal for disability was in accordance with the established norms of this Court.
Whether compensation for future medical expenses should be granted when the claimant required removal of surgical fixation.
Whether the Tribunal's calculation of total compensation contained an arithmetical error requiring enhancement.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Sakthivel
- respondent
Perumal
- respondent
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd.
Coram
Case details
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