High Court of Madras Partially Allows Transport Corporation's Appeal and Dismisses Claimants' Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Bus Driver Established, But Compensation Reduced Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased Two-Wheeler Rider. The court held that the deceased was 25% contributorily negligent and reduced the award from Rs. 1,00,00,000 to Rs. 75,00,000 under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
7 Jan 2025The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on November 27, 2019, when the deceased, Singaravelan, a 24-year-old Police Constable, was riding ...




