The Manager v. Kamala
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal against the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award of Rs.41,27,500 to legal representatives of a deceased sculptor hit by a Hyundai car, holding the compensation amount fair and not excessive.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was dismissed; the Tribunal's award of Rs. 41,27,500/- with interest and costs is confirmed.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.2987 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 08.11.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU and THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL
C.M.A.No.2987 of 2024 and C.M.P.No.24870 of 2024
The Manager, United India Insurance Co.Ltd., Motor Third Party HUB, Silingi Buildings, 4th Floor, No.134, Greams Road, Chennai 600 006.
... Appellant
Vs.
- Kamala W/o.Raman
2.Minor.Vaishnavi 3.Minor.Supriya 4.Alagammal 5.T.R.V.Ramkumar
... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the quantum of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal was erroneous.
Whether the Tribunal erred in determining the loss of income of the deceased sculptor.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
The Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
- respondent
Kamala W/o. Raman
- respondent
Minors Vaishnavi and Supriya
- respondent
Alagammal
- respondent
T. R. V. Ramkumar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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