R. Thillai Govindan v. R. Sujatha
Case brief
What is this about?
Dismissal of a motor accident compensation appeal for non-prosecution: repeated non-appearance of the appellant (R.Thillai Govindan), in person and through counsel, led the Madras High Court (K. Kumaresh Babu, J.) to list CMA.No.21 of 2012 under the caption 'for dismissal' and dismiss it for non-prosecution with no costs on 27-03-2026. Respondents: R.Sujatha and M/s.ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co., Ltd. Underlying decision: MACT.O.P.No.573 of 2007, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Chief Judicial Magistrate), Cuddalore, dated 21.09.2010; appeal under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1998 (as printed). Useful on the practice of dismissing appeals for default/non-prosecution after repeated non-representation.
What did the court decide?
None; the appeal stands dismissed for non-prosecution and no costs were awarded. ¶21