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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N.SATHISH KUMAR, R.SAKTHIVEL
R. Vasantha Mageshwari W/o K. Ravichandran – Appellant
Versus
S. Oliarasu S/o Santhanam – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. case identification and introduction. (Para 1) |
| 2. factual background of the accident and claims. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. trial and tribunal's findings. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. parties' arguments on liability and compensation. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 5. court's analysis of the evidence presented. (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 6. determining compensation and interpretation of laws. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 7. court's rationale behind the final decision. (Para 20 , 21 , 22) |
| 8. final order and conclusion of appeals. (Para 24 , 25) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Feeling aggrieved by the Award dated August 20, 2024 passed by 'the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (III Judge, Court of Small Causes), Chennai' ['Tribunal' for short] in M.C.O.P. No.781 of 2018, the petitioners 1 to 3 therein have preferred C.M.A. No.434 of 2025 praying to enhance the compensation, while the second respondent therein / insurance company, has preferred C.M.A. No.602 of 2025 praying to set aside the Award.
3. For the sake of convenience, hereinafter, the parties will be referred to as per their array in the Claim Petition.
4. The first petitioner is the wife of the deceased - K.Ravichandran. Second and third petitioners are their sons. Fourth p
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