The Manager v. Sivagami
Case brief
What is this about?
Insurance company appealed against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award for death compensation. Bench held death was due to coronary artery disease and not the accident as no injuries were sustained. Award set aside. Appeal allowed.
What did the court decide?
Award in MCOP.No.196 of 2016 set aside. Appeal allowed. No costs.
What the court decided
CMA(MD).No.297 of 2018
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
RESERVED ON : 25.04.2023
PRONOUNCED ON : 04.05.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
C.M.A(MD)No.297 of 2018 and C.M.P(MD).No.4136 of 2018
The Manager ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd., Door No.11/1B, Opposite to Ponmeni Bus Stop G.V.Complex Madurai Bye-pass Road Madurai District
... Appellant
vs.
1.Sivagami
2.Sugapriya
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the death of the deceased is attributable to the motor accident given the absence of external or internal injuries and the presence of coronary artery disease.
Whether a motor vehicle insurance policy is liable to pay compensation when there is no nexus between the accident and the death.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
The Manager ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd.
- respondent
1.Sivagami
- respondent
2.Sugapriya
- respondent
3.Murugaiyan
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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