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Justice Sunitha Gandham
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Justice Sunitha Gandham's court continues to address motor vehicle accident claims, consistently scrutinizing liability and compensation awards for transportation providers and insurers. Recent rulings have affirmed and increased compensation for accident victims and their dependents, often citing driver negligence and joint liability between drivers, owners, and insurers. These decisions, including cases involving Bajaj Allianz, APSRTC, and National Insurance, reinforce the importance of safe driving practices and adherence to legal obligations within the transportation sector, potentially impacting insurance premiums and operational risk management for related businesses.
Gayathri Infra Wins Quash of Attachment Order
The Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed the Visakhapatnam Special Judge’s court's attachment order dated 01‑02‑2023 in Crime No.13/RCA‑ACB‑VSP/2018.
The court found lower court erred dismissing petition
Kolla Butchiraju Fire Works NOC Cancellation Remanded
The Andhra Pradesh High Court annulled the order cancelling the No‑Objection Certificate for Kolla Butchiraju Fire Works, citing procedural concerns.
The court noted that the petitioner had a valid li
APSRTC Raises Compensation to Rs 16 Lakh
High Court dismissed APSRTC's appeal and increased compensation for accident victim from Rs 15.75 lakh to Rs 16.00 lakh.
Court found bus driver’s rash negligence caused the 18 March 2012 crash, holdin
Bajaj Allianz Insurance Appeal Dismissed for Non‑Prosecution
The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed Appeal No.399/2016 filed by Musini family against Atluri Naga Bhushanam and Bajaj Allianz.
The appeal sought to set aside a 2011 Motor Vehicle Accident Tribunal
Oriental Insurance Liability Overturned, Rs.5.6 Lakh Award
High Court set aside Motor Accident Tribunal order that made Oriental Insurance pay Rs.2.45 Lakh for child's death.
Court found driver‑cum‑owner lacked a valid licence, making insurer not liable and d
Sahik Vali Wins Rs 2.5 Lakh Compensation
High Court of Andhra Pradesh allowed the appeal, raising compensation from Rs 70,813 to Rs 2,50,000 for petitioner Sahik Nasar Vali.
The court held the lorry owner (respondent No.1) solely liable and
APSRTC to Pay Rs 10.17 L Compensation
Court upheld liability of APSRTC bus driver for death of 19‑year‑old mason Jaldi Sai Nikhil in 2014 accident.
Original tribunal award of Rs 5 lakh was deemed insufficient; court recalculated compensat
Jaffar Saheb Compensation Increased to Rs 29.5L
The Chittoor Motor Accident Claims Tribunal originally awarded Rs 16.95 lakh for the death of R. Jaffar Saheb in a 2011 lorry‑motorcycle collision.
Appeal No.557 (2017) by APSRTC insurer was dismissed
Dhanasekhar Naidu Compensation Increased to Rs 24.1L
The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the appeal, confirming the Tata Luggage auto driver’s negligence and joint liability of owner and insurer.
Court increased compensation from Rs 10.88 lakh to Rs 24
APSRTC Liability Confirmed, Compensation Raised to Rs 13.88 Lakh
High Court dismissed APSRTC’s appeal, upholding liability for the 2012 bus accident that killed driver Gunireddy Ramachandra Reddy.
Petitioners’ appeal succeeded, increasing compensation from Rs 10.53
National Insurance Appeal Dismissed, Compensation Rs 16.3L
High Court of Andhra Pradesh dismissed the insurer’s 2017 appeal and upheld the widow’s claim, modifying compensation to Rs 16.30 lakh.
Court held rash riding of Activa Honda bike (Reg PY 04 8186) mad
APSRTC Liability Enhanced, Compensation Rs12.72L
High Court upheld APSRTC’s liability for 2015 bus‑tram accident that killed 23‑year‑old electrician N. Sreenath Reddy.
Court increased compensation from Rs10 lakh to Rs12.72 lakh, allocating Rs5 la