Noori v. Narendran
Case brief
What is this about?
In this motor accident appeal, the High Court enhanced compensation awarded to the injured appellant, re-evaluating disability damages and increasing amounts for pain and suffering, attendant charges, and extra nourishment, while deleting compensation for loss of amenities.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs.3,31,000/- with interest; judgment of Tribunal modified; Insurance Company directed to deposit enhanced amount.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.3018 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 20.11.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
C.M.A.No.3018 of 2024
Noori
... Appellant
Vs.
- 1.Narendran
- 2.The New India Assurance Company Limited, No.232, NSC Bose Road, LIC Building,
- 6th Floor, Chennai – 600 001.
... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal should be enhanced given the quantum assessed.
Whether the heads of pain and sufferings, attendant charges, and extra nourishment awarded are adequate.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Noori
- respondent
Narendran
- respondent
The New India Assurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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