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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N.SATHISH KUMAR, R.SAKTHIVEL
Branch Manager – Appellant
Versus
Suresh – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. establishing the details of the accident and claims. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 2. contesting negligence and injury claims. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 3. identifying key points for consideration. (Para 10 , 11) |
| 4. determining liability for the accident. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 5. assessing the nature of injuries and compensation. (Para 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 6. affirming the tribunal's award and conclusion. (Para 21 , 22) |
JUDGMENT :
Feeling aggrieved by the Fair and Decretal Order dated December 21, 2018 passed by 'the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (II Additional District Court) Tindivanam' ['Tribunal' for short] in M.C.O.P.No.18 of 2014, the respondent therein, namely The Branch Manager, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Villupuram Branch, Tindivanam, has preferred this Civil Miscellaneous Appeal.
PETITIONER'S CASE IN BRIEF:
RESPONDENT'S CASE IN BRIEF:
TRIBUNAL
6.The Tribunal, based on the evidence of P.W.1 and Ex-P.1 –3 First Information Report (F.I.R), the Tribunal concluded that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligence of the respondent's driver. The 90% spinal injury suffered by the petitioner was caused in the accident. Accordingly, the Tribunal directed the respondent to pa
The court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence by the bus driver, affirming a substantial compensation award for the severely injured petitioner, indicating the importance of thorough evidence....
The court affirmed the Tribunal's decision, holding the first respondent solely liable for the accident and upholding the compensation awarded as just and reasonable.
The court established that both the Tanker Lorry driver and the deceased contributed to the accident, attributing 85% negligence to the driver, while also correcting the compensation calculation base....
The court established that negligence in driving leading to an accident warrants compensation, and the multiplier method is a valid approach for calculating damages.
Court upheld the finding of negligence against the Transport Corporation and revised compensation based on the claimant's substantial injuries and consequent hardships.
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