Krishna Priya v. Sudhakar
Case brief
What is this about?
Appeal against Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal award for parents' death. High Court enhanced compensation by revising notional income and adding loss of consortium.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation awarded; New India Assurance Ltd directed to deposit enhanced sums with 7.5% interest within 6 weeks.
What the court decided
C.M.A.(MD) Nos.601 & 602 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.08.2024
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN
C.M.A.(MD) Nos.601 & 602 of 2024
- 1.Krishna Priya W/o.Durai
- 2.Subbulakshmi W/o.Muthukumar
3.Sudalaimani S/o.Gopal Yadav ... Appellants in both C.M.As.
Vs.
1.Sudhakar
S/o.Arumugam
2.The New India Assurance Company Limited, Through its Branch Manager, No.17, Fort Main Road, Second Floor, Shevapet, Salem – 636 002.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the compensation awarded by the Tribunal was just and reasonable?
Whether the notional income and loss of consortium claims were correctly fixed?
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Krishna Priya
- appellant
Subbulakshmi
- appellant
Sudalaimani
- respondent
Sudhakar
- respondent
The New India Assurance Company Limited
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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