S. Mahesh v. T. Sivakandan
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal of motor accident compensation appeal for non-prosecution where appellant failed to appear despite service of notice; counsel reported no instructions. C.M.A.No.900 of 2022, High Court of Judicature at Madras, K.Rajasekar J., dated 08.01.2025; appeal under Section 173 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against M.C.O.P.No.195 of 2015, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Special District Court), Villupuram; no costs; no substantive adjudication of liability or quantum.
What did the court decide?
The Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution because the appellant has not come forward to proceed with the appeal; costs are not awarded. ¶24