Madras HC Dismisses Puducherry Accident Compensation Appeal

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 19 September 2023

Case Overview

• Parties: Appellants – Swaruparani, Thiruvarangam, Haripriya; Respondent – The Branch Manager, The New India Assurance Company Ltd., Puducherry.
• Proceedings: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal (C.M.A.No.3121 of 2018) filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking to set aside the award dated 24 November 2015 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (II ADJ) at Puducherry in M.A.C.T.O.P.No.727 of 2014, specifically to enhance the quantum of compensation.
• Hearing History: The matter was listed for hearing on 11 September 2023; no representation appeared for the appellant, and the case was directed to be listed on 19 September 2023 for dismissal. On 19 September 2023, again there was no representation for the appellant.

Final Outcome

• The Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is dismissed for non‑prosecution due to the appellant's failure to appear.
• No order as to costs was made.
• The connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Motor Accident Compensation