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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
K. Murali Shankar, J
Edward – Appellant
Versus
Chinnarasu – Respondent
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| 1. summary of the accident, tribunal proceedings, and the grounds for the current appeal regarding contributory negligence. (Para 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. arguments regarding the necessity of physical evidence to establish a causal connection between traffic violations and accident liability. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 3. legal standard that statutory violations do not automatically establish contributory negligence unless a specific causal link is demonstrated by the evidence. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
JUDGMENT
The Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is directed against the award made in M.C.O.P.No.1112 of 2023 dated 03.07.2025 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / Special Subordinate Court to deal with MCOP cases, Thanjavur.
2. The appellant / claimant, who was awarded with compensation of Rs.8,49,418/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Forty Nine Thousand Four Hundred and Eighteen only) with interest at 7.5% per annum from the date of petition till the date of deposit for the disability suffered by him, consequent to an accident occurred on 13.08.2023, challenged the contributory negligence mulcted on him and also the quantum of compensation awarded at, by the Tribunal and claimed enhancem
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