Arulkumar v. Mallika
Case brief
What is this about?
This civil miscellaneous appeal sought enhancement of compensation for a motor accident victim. The High Court enhanced the disability award and added compensation for loss of amenities, increasing the total award to Rs. 2,03,000/-.
What did the court decide?
The compensation amount is enhanced from Rs. 1,60,000/- to Rs. 2,03,000/- along with interest at 7.5% per annum, directed to be deposited by the insurance company.
What the court decided
CMA No.1329 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE RMT.TEEKAA RAMAN
C.M.A.No.1329 of 2021
Judgment reserved on Judgment pronounced on 14.02.2024 19.03.2024
Arulkumar
... Appellant Vs.
1.Mallika 2.The New India Assurance Company Limited Division office - 3, No.11-19, 20, 2nd Floor, Pupils Park Building, Government Arts College Road, Coimbatore - 641018. ...
... Respondents
PRAYER: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the judgment and decree dated 02.09.2020 made in MCOP No.903 of 2017 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Dharmapuri.
For Appellant : Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar For R-1 : No appearance For R2 : Mr.M.Krishnamoorthy J U D G M E N T
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal should be enhanced on grounds of injury nature and disability.
What is the correct quantum of compensation for disability, pain and sufferings, loss of amenities, and loss of income in the present case.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Arulkumar
- respondent
Mallika
- respondent
The New India Assurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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