Veemaraj, v. Chiththarth
Case brief
What is this about?
This judgment enhances the compensation awarded in motor accident claims by fixing higher monthly income prospects and redistributing negligence between the car driver and the two-wheeler riders.
What did the court decide?
The compensation was enhanced to Rs.13,37,220/- per appeal after deducting 10% for contributory negligence.
What the court decided
C.M.A.(MD)Nos.109 & 110 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 05.06.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR
C.M.A.(MD)Nos.109 and 110 of 2023
and C.M.P.(MD)No.6925 of 2022
- 1.Veemaraj
- 2.Eswari
- 3.Mahalakshmi
- 4.Minor Selvakumar
- rep by Guardian and father first appellant ...Appellants in C.M.A.(MD)No.109 of 2022
- 1.Subramanian
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the tribunal was correct in fixing the monthly income of the deceased at Rs.7,500/-.
Whether the tribunal correctly attributed 20% contributory negligence to the deceased.
Accordingly, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal in both the claim petitions is enhanced.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Veemaraj and others
- appellant
Subramanian and others
- respondent
The Branch Manager, Oriental Insurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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