Partly allowed
G. Prakash (Died) v. S/ Dharmalingam
Madras HCCMA/2932/2014
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court held that the deceased died due to injuries sustained in a road accident caused by the second respondent's driver. Setting aside the Tribunal's finding on cause of death, the Court enhanced compensation to Rs. 9,47,265/-, confirming other awarded heads and granting new heads including loss of income and consortium.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs. 9,47,265/- including new heads; total interest at 7.5% p.a. directed; second respondent directed to deposit the enhanced amount.