J.Sudhahar v. M.Rajagopal
Case brief
What is this about?
This Court enhanced motor accident compensation awarded by the Tribunal from Rs. 1,75,310 to Rs. 2,78,310. The Court modified quantum for disability, pain and suffering, and other heads by applying updated precedents.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced from Rs. 1,75,310 to Rs. 2,78,310 payable by insurers with 7.5% interest.
What the court decided
C.M.A. No. 1937 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 17.11.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
C.M.A. No. 1937 of 2021
J. Sudhahar
... Appellant / Petitioner
Vs.
- Rajagopal
- United India Insurance Co. Ltd., 31/11, First Floor, Raghavan Complex, Vellala Theru, Ariyalur 621704.
- Selvam
- Oriental Insurance Company Ltd., 73/B1 Salai Road, Lakshmi Complex, Thillai Nagar, Trichy 620018. ... Respondents / Respondents
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal is just and proper in terms of disability and other heads.
Whether the compensation should be enhanced by this Court based on recent judicial trends regarding disability assessment.
Whether additional heads such as attender charges and loss of amenities are payable given the nature of injuries sustained.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
J. Sudhahar
- respondent
Rajagopal
- respondent
United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
- respondent
Selvam
- respondent
Oriental Insurance Company Ltd.
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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