Allowed
P.K.Ayyoob, v. Sarammal
Madras HCCMA(MD)/872/2022
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court dismissed the civil miscellaneous appeal challenging a Motor Vehicle Claim Tribunal's award. The appellant, vehicle owner, was absent but sought to argue lack of intoxication proof. The Bench upheld the Tribunal's finding of drunk driving and the direction for the insurer to recover half the award from the owner.
What did the court decide?
The civil miscellaneous appeal was dismissed; the order of the Tribunal confirming the award against the appellant and directing recovery of 50% from the owner was confirmed.