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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.Sounthar, J
Sampoornam – Appellant
Versus
C.Raju – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Not satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the Special District Judge, Motor Accident Claim Tribunal in M.C.O.P.No.1045 of 2020, dated 01.06.2022, the appellants/claimants have come by way of this appeal.
2. It is not in dispute that the son of the appellants/claimants namely Satheeshkumar died in a road accident that had occurred on 08.08.2020. It was the case of the claimants that the deceased was driving a two wheeler in Namakkal-Coimbatore Main Road proceeding from north - south on the left hand side of the road. The TATA Van belonging to the 1st respondent insured with the 2nd respondent-Insurance Company came in the opposite direction in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the two wheeler of the deceased. As a result of which, the deceased sustained grievous injuries and died in hospital. Therefore, a claim petition was filed by the claimants seeking compensation of Rs.70,00,000/-.
3. The 1st respondent remained exparte before the Tribunal and the claim petition was resisted by the 2nd respondent-Insurance Company by denying the negligence on the part of the driver of the 1st respondent's vehicle. It was the case of the Insurance Company that
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