Nabisha v. R.Mahesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Benches affirmed denial of deceased's contributory negligence. High Court enhanced compensation for loss of income and funeral expenses, totaling Rs. 11,35,400, dismissing Heads for consolation and car hiring receipt.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation of Rs. 11,35,400 awarded; judgment of Tribunal modified; appeal partly allowed.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.3674 of 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 21.11.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
C.M.A.No.3674 of 2019
1.Nabisha
2.Ummar
... Appellants
Vs.
1.R.Mahesh
- 2.The Managing Director,
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited, 37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore at Erode – 641 043. ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether enhancement in compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal is warranted considering the notional income and multiplier.
Whether the denial of contributory negligence previously by the Trial Court requires support from the High Court as the parties do not contest it.
Whether the compensation amount fixed by the Tribunal is just and reasonable.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Nabisha and Ummar
- respondent
R.Mahesh
- respondent
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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