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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166 and 173 – This appeal concerns a claim for compensation filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, arising from a fatal road accident. The claimants sought Rs. 50,00,000/- for the death of P.Santhakumari, who died in an accident on 06.02.2018. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Erode, awarded Rs.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 And 173- This appeal challenges the High Court of Kerala’s judgment, which upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal’s (MACT) decision to dismiss the appellant’s claim for compensation following a fatal motor accident. The appellants, the family of the deceased Ikhbal, alleged that Ikhbal died due to the negligent driving of a car, while the respondents (owner, driver, and insurer of the car) denied the car’s involvement, claiming the accident occurred due to the deceased’s negligence.

The MACT initially assessed the compensation at Rs. 46,31,496/-, but dismissed the claim due to lack of proof of the driver’s negligence and the car’s involvement.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 147(1)(b)(i) – This appeal arises from an order of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, awarding compensation to the parents of the deceased, Rajaram, who died in a road accident. The accident occurred when the mini door auto he was traveling in capsized due to the driver’s rash and negligent driving. The claimants sought compensation of Rs. 6 lakhs, arguing the owner and insurer of the vehicle were liable.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 29 And 149 (2) – This case involves a claim for compensation filed by the family of the deceased, Ajithkumar, who died in a motor vehicle accident. The accident occurred when a lorry driven by the first respondent collided with the motorcycle Ajithkumar was riding. The petitioners claimed that the accident was due to the negligence of the lorry driver, while the respondents contended that the deceased was negligent. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded compensation to the petitioners, holding the insurance company (second respondent) liable to pay and recover from the lorry owner (first respondent) due to the driver’s lack of a valid license.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166 – This case involves two Civil Miscellaneous Appeals arising from an award passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The first appeal (C.M.A. No. 1406 of 2023) was filed by the petitioner seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded, while the second appeal (C.M.A.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal was filed by the Insurance Company against the judgment and decree passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Madurai, in M.C.O.P.No.1298 of 2019. The claimant sought compensation for injuries sustained in a bus accident caused by the driver’s rash and negligent driving. The claimant’s left hand fingers were severed, leading to permanent disability. The Insurance Company contested the quantum of compensation awarded by the trial court, arguing it was excessive and that the multiplier method was improperly applied, especially since the claimant continued to work after the accident.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – This appeal concerns a judgment by the High Court of Karnataka, which reduced the compensation awarded to the appellant (claimant) by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT). The MACT initially granted Rs. 1,04,01,000 to the appellant, the mother of the deceased, who died in a road accident. The High Court reduced this amount, leading to the current appeal.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 166(1) and 173 – This appeal was filed by the claimants seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Cuddalore, in M.C.O.P. No. 152 of 2020. The claim arose from the death of one Chitra, who was hit by a bus belonging to the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) on 09.10.2019.

Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 & Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 – This writ petition was filed seeking to prevent respondents 6 & 7 from operating a poultry farm, alleging violations of the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Rules, 1997 and the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, specifically concerning building permissions and hygiene standards.

The petitioner argued that the poultry farm construction lacked necessary government approvals (Planning Permission, No Objection Certificate, Licence and Consent) and violated rules regarding distance from residential areas and water sources. They cited Section 2(1-A) of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, defining “building” and requiring planning permission.

Respondents 6 & 7 countered that poultry farming is an agricultural activity not requiring planning permission under the Town and Country Planning Act, referencing a government letter dated 26.02.2019.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – This civil miscellaneous appeal was filed by the petitioner seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The petitioner sustained severe injuries in a motor accident caused by the rash and negligent driving of a car. The Tribunal awarded a compensation of Rs. 53,04,000.00.