S.Prembai v. G.Ashok
Case brief
What is this about?
The appellants appealed against the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, arguing it was inadequate. The High Court enhanced the monthly income, recalculated loss of dependency, and increased the total compensation.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs.14,76,891/- with 7.5% interest. Insurance Company directed to deposit amount within four weeks.
What the court decided
C.M.A.No.3282 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 16.12.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
C.M.A.No.3282 of 2024
1.S.Prembai 2.M.Kavitha Bai 3.S.Viswanath Rao
... Appellants
Vs.
1.G.Ashok
2.P.Madhu
- 3.The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, Divisional Office, Durgabhavani Square, Opp. Railway Station, Denkanikottai Road, Hosur-635 109.
- 4.The Managing Director, TNSTC (Salem) Limited. ... Respondents / Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
What is the appropriate quantum of compensation for loss of dependency in a motor accident claim?
Whether the Tribunal's assessment of the deceased's income was erroneous and requires enhancement?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
S.Prembai
- appellant
M.Kavitha Bai
- appellant
S.Viswanath Rao
- respondent
G.Ashok
- respondent
P.Madhu
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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