Harnisha, v. The Managing Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim release of deposited motor accident compensation; withdrawal of admitted liability of Rs.30,00,000/- (thirty lakhs) deposited by Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Limited to the credit of M.C.O.P.No.1604 of 2023 before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / Special District Court, Madurai; Section 151 CPC application within pending Section 173 Motor Vehicle Act appeal CMA(MD)No.1517 of 2025 against Tribunal order dated 24.10.2024; withdrawal as per Tribunal apportionment; minor claimant's share in Nationalised Bank till majority; follows earlier deposit direction dated 12.01.2026 in C.M.P.(MD)No.19671 of 2025; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; single judge K. Murali Shankar; order dated 03-06-2026.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed: petitioners permitted to withdraw Rs.30,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty Lakhs only) with accrued interest and costs as per the Tribunal's apportionment, on filing necessary application before the Tribunal; the minor second respondent's share to be kept deposited in a Nationalised Bank till he attains majority.