Raghul v. Suresh
Case brief
What is this about?
Appellants appealed to enhance motor accident compensation awarded for death and injury. The High Court enhanced death compensation based on notional income and precedent, dismissing the injury claim as adequate proved. Insurer directed to deposit enhanced amount plus interest.
What did the court decide?
Compensation for death increased to Rs.22,51,073/-. Award for injury confirmed. Interest granted.
What the court decided
C.M.A.Nos.1822 & 1823 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 28.11.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
Civil Miscellaneous Appeal Nos.1822 and 1823 of 2021
C.M.A.No.1822 of 2021
Raghul .. Appellant Versus 1. Suresh 2. Ravichandran 3. The Divisional Manager, Divisional Office, United India Insurance Co., Ltd., Mettur Road, Erode – 638 011. .. Respondents
[Respondents – 1 & 2 remained ex-parte before the tribunal, hence notice may be dispensed with for R-1 & R2 in this Appeal]
C.M.A.No.1823 of 2021 1. Sheela 2. Ramesh .. Appellants Versus 1. Suresh 2. Ravichandran 3. The Divisional Manager,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal for the death of the deceased for loss of dependency is sufficient given the notional income and the claimants did not restrict their claim during the
Whether the compensation awarded to the injured claimant for permanent disablement requires modification.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Raghul
- appellant
Srivarsau's parents (Sheela and Ramesh)
- respondent
Suresh
- respondent
Ravichandran
- respondent
United India Insurance Co., Ltd.
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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