Elemalai v. C.Sekar
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimant appealed for enhancement of compensation for injuries sustained in a lorry-bicycle accident, disputing the Tribunal's fixation of disability at 50%. The court found no reason to interfere and confirmed the Tribunal's award.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.255 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19.12.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR
Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No.255 of 2022
Elumalai ... Appellant /Petitioner
Vs.
- C. Sekar 2. Karuna [R1 & R2 remained ex-parte before Tribunal] 3.The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd., 115, Broadway Road, Chennai – 1. ... Respondents/Respondents
Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the Award and Decree dated 21.12.2009 made in M.C.O.P.No.4949 of 2004 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Additional District Judge (Fast Track Court) – I, Chennai.
For Appellant : Mr. F. Terry Chella Raja For R1 & R2 : Ex-parte For R3 : Mr. Elveera Ravindran
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the disability percentage fixed by the Tribunal at 50% was on the higher side and required enhancement of compensation.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Elumalai
- respondent
C. Sekar
- respondent
Karuna
- respondent
The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd.
Coram
Case details
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