The Branch Manager v. Palaniyammal
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court Legal Services Committee, Chennai, organised a National Lok Adalat. The appellant, an insurance company, sought withdrawal of an appeal against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award after depositing 50% of the amount and agreeing to pay the balance. The Lok Adalat dismissed the appeal as withdrawn and ordered the refund of court fees.
What did the court decide?
The Civil Miscellaneous Appeal stands dismissed as withdrawn. Connected Civil Miscellaneous Petition closed. Court fee refunded.