Shanmugam v. Rabinson
Case brief
What is this about?
Claimant appealed seeking enhancement of compensation for injuries sustained in a 2012 bus accident. The court found the Tribunal's award under various heads reasonable and just despite some findings on disability evidence, and dismissed the appeal.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.2978 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 21.12.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. RAJASEKAR
Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No.2978 of 2022
Shanmugam
... Appellant
Vs.
- Rabinson [Notice to R1 dispensed with for the time being and separate petition is filed for the same]
- The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., No.37, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore.
... Respondents
Prayer: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal filed under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against the Award and Decree dated 25.01.2017 passed in M.C.O.P.No.636 of 2012 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, IV Additional District Judge, Erode District at Bhavani.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal for the injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident was adequate and required enhancement?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Shanmugam
- respondent
Rabinson
- respondent
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Coimbatore) Ltd., Coimbatore
Coram
Case details
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