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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.Sounthar
E.Chandrasekaran – Appellant
Versus
Karnan – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
S.Sounthar, J.
Aggrieved by the quantum of compensation fixed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, the injured claimant has come before this court by way of this appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.
2. It is the case of the appellant/claimant that he suffered injury in a road accident that had taken place on 18-07-2017. According to him, he was driving a two-wheeler along with a pillion rider namely Sivaraj proceeding from Omalur to Tharamangalam Main Road. When his two- wheeler came near Sekar Coir Mill, the lorry belonged to the first respondent and insured with the second respondent came in a rash and negligent manner and dashed against the two-wheeler. As a result of the accident, the pillion rider Sivaraj died and the appellant herein sustained grievous injuries. Hence, the claim petition was filed seeking compensation of Rs.50 lakhs for the injuries suffered by the claimant.
3. The first respondent, owner of the lorry remained ex-parte before the Tribunal and the claim petition was opposed by the second respondent/ insurance company on the ground that there was no negligence on the part of the driver of the lorry and the entire negligence was only on the p
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