M/s.New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Krishnan
Case brief
What is this about?
New India Assurance Company Ltd. v. Krishnan and Shenbagselvi — Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, K.K.Ramakrishnan, J., order dated 02-07-2025 in CMP(MD) No.9929 of 2025 in CMA(MD) SR.No.44683 of 2024 — condonation of 382 days' delay under S.173(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 in filing appeal against award dated 27.01.2023 in M.C.O.P.No.77 of 2021, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / Principal Subordinate Court, Tenkasi — delay condoned on conditions: deposit of 50% of award amount with accrued interest and payment of Rs.500/- to Women Lawyers Association, Madurai Bench, within four weeks, failing which automatic dismissal — petition allowed.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 382 days in filing the civil miscellaneous appeal condoned, subject to deposit of 50% of the award amount with accrued interest to the credit of M.C.O.P.No.77 of 2021 and payment of Rs.500/- to the Women Lawyers Association attached to the Madurai Bench within four weeks, failing which the petition stands dismissed automatically.