S.Babu v. Prabhu
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal by claimants seeking enhancement of compensation for a motor accident death. The Court enhanced the deceased's notional monthly income and loss of love and affection, partially allowing the appeal and increasing the total award.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced total compensation from Rs.18,46,000/- to Rs.20,80,000/- with interest at 7.5% p.a. directed to be deposited within four weeks.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.2886 of 2021
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 10.06.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
C.M.A.No.2886 of 2021
1.S.Babu
2.S.Raghavendran 3.Minor B.Nandhakumar 4.Minor B.Chithra (Minor petitioners 3 and 4 are represented by father and guardian Tr.S.Babu)
... Appellants
Vs.
1.Prabhu
- The National Insurance Company Ltd., No.45, 1st Floor, Moore Street, Chennai - 600 001.
... Respondents
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
What is the proper notional monthly income of the deceased? What is the proper compensation for loss of love and affection?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
S.Babu
- appellant
S.Raghavendran
- appellant
B.Nandhakumar
- appellant
B.Chithra
- respondent
Prabhu
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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