A.Anita v. B.Ibrahim
Case brief
What is this about?
The Single Judge allowed the appeal in part, upholding the deductibility of medical claims reimbursed by another insurer. However, the Court enhanced compensation by adding amounts for attendant charges, pain and suffering, and transport expenses.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs. 5,87,680/- to Rs. 6,37,680/- by adding Rs. 15,000 for attendant charges and Rs. 35,000 for pain, suffering, and transport.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.1368 of 2020
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 29.03.2023
Coram:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N.MALA
C.M.A.No. 1368 of 2020
A.Anita
...Appellant
Vs.
1.B.Ibrahim 2.The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, Vellore Branch, Vellore.
... Respondents
Prayer: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed under Section 173 of Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal praying to set-aside the order and decree passed in M.C.O.P.No.197 of 2015 dated 31.01.2020 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal/Chief Judicial Magistrate, Vellore.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Tribunal erred in deducting expenses reimbursed under a medical claim policy.
Whether additional compensation should be awarded for attendant charges, pain and suffering, and transport.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
A. Anita
- respondent
B. Ibrahim
- respondent
The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, Vellore Branch
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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