Neela v. Satheswaran
Case brief
What is this about?
Lok Adalat presided by Justice L.Victoria Gowri settled a motor vehicle accident appeal between Neela and Others versus Satheeswaran and Insurance Company. The parties agreed to an additional compensation of Rs.3,60,000/- besides the Tribunal award.
What did the court decide?
Second respondent directed to deposit Rs.3,60,000/- for settlement of compensation claim; appellants entitled to withdraw funds.
What the court decided
CMA(MD) No.1025 of 2021
HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTE, MADURAI Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625023
Saturday the 11th day of March 2023 NATIONAL LOK ADALAT AWARD
(Chapter VI and u/s 21 or Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987)
Presided Over by The Honourable Mrs Justice L.VICTORIA GOWRI
and
Members
Mr.P.Mohandoss, District Judge (Retired) Mr.A.Haja Mohideen
CMA(MD) No.1025 of 2021
(Appeal against the judgment and decree passed on 02/03/2021 in MCOP. 65/2013 on the file of the ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE, PUDUKKOTTAI.)
1.NEELA W/o.late.Alagappan, Muthu Veerappa Chettiyar Street, House No.14/10. Muthu Veerappan Chetti Street, Pallathur, Karaikudi Taluk, Now residing at Keeranippatti, Kummankudi Post, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the parties can arrive at a settlement for compensation in a motor vehicle accident case before the Lok Adalat.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
NEELA W/o.late.Alagappan
- appellant
Palanimuthu, D/o.Late. Alagappan
- respondent
SATHESWARAN S/o.Thangavel
- respondent
The Branch Manager Bajaj Aliance General Insurance Company Ltd
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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