G. DHANASEKAR versus M.D. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORPN. LTD.

G. DHANASEKAR versus M.D. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORPN. LTD.

The Tribunal’s finding attributing the accident to the bus driver as root cause is restored as the intra-contradictory finding of equal negligence was unsustainable. Compensation for functional disability assessed at 35% is justified considering the appellant’s occupation and disability. Compensation awarded accordingly, including specified heads.

Parties
Appellant: G. Dhanasekar; Respondent: M.D., Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
12 February 2014
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Decision
Outcome
Appeals allowed.
Legal Topics
Compensation for Functional Disability, Negligence, Assessment of Contributory Negligence
Tort Law Motor Accident Claims Compensation for Functional Disability Negligence Assessment of Contributory Negligence

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Parties

G. Dhanasekar

Appellant

M.D., Metropolitan Transport Corporation Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appellate Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an accident victim is entitled to compensation for functional disability
  2. 2 What is the method for computation of such compensation
  3. 3 Whether the finding of contributory negligence against the appellant was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal’s finding attributing the accident to the bus driver as root cause is restored as the intra-contradictory finding of equal negligence was unsustainable. Compensation for functional disability assessed at 35% is justified considering the appellant’s occupation and disability. Compensation awarded accordingly, including specified heads.

Court Disposition

Appeals allowed.

Orders

  • Finding of negligence against appellant set aside; negligence fixed solely on bus driver.
  • Appellant awarded compensation of Rs. 6,13,200/- with interest @7% per annum from the date of petition to realization.