Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (N. Anand Venkatesh J., 02.07.2026) in CMA No.353 of 2019: claimants' appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for enhancement of compensation awarded in MCOP No.2055 of 2005 by the Ist Additional District Judge, Salem (Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, award dated 30.12.2008) dismissed. The Court relied on the Division Bench order in CMA No.2661 of 2009 dated 15.10.2012, whereby the insurer's appeal was dismissed and the Tribunal's compensation was held just and proper. There was no appearance for the appellants at the final hearing. The appeal had earlier been dismissed for non-prosecution on 15.11.2023 and restored on 28.04.2026 with cost. The 1st respondent was set ex parte before the Tribunal. No costs awarded; no quantum figures stated.
What did the court decide?
This Court found no ground to interfere with the award passed by the Tribunal, taking note of the order passed by the Division Bench in CMA No.2661 of 2009 dated 15.10.2012; accordingly, the claimants' appeal for enhancement of compensation failed.