H.Kalaivani v. S.Sathish Kumar
Case brief
What is this about?
Hit-and-run fatality; unidentified offending car; Section 166 MV Act claim by dependents (widow, minor daughter, parents) against owner and insurer of two-wheeler ridden by deceased with owner as pillion; Tribunal MACT (II Court of Small Causes) Chennai dismissed claim finding sole negligence of unknown car driver; insurer of ridden vehicle not liable; refusal to treat/convert petition as Section 166(A); no-fault benefit not extended; sympathy vs regulated insurance business balance; Ram Murti v Punjab State Electricity Board (2025) 1 TN MAC 156 (SC) referred (counsel cited Rs.5,00,000 no-fault award; respondents argued Article 142 decision); Workmen's Compensation Act argument raised; Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.; C.M.A.No.2634 of 2017 under Section 173 MV Act; appeal dismissed without costs; decision date 15.10.2025 (header bears conflicting DATED 16.09.2025).
What did the court decide?
None - appeal dismissed confirming the Tribunal's dismissal of the claim petition; no order as to costs.