Suma vs Syamala Chandran — 100232/2023
Case under Motor Vehicle Act \ Section 166(1)(a),371(1). Disposed: Contested--AWARD PASSED on 30th March 2026.
OP (MV) - ORIGINAL PETITION (MOTOR VEHICLES)
CNR: KLKM120002752023
e-Filing Number
03-05-2023
Filing Number
275/2023
Filing Date
04-05-2023
Registration No
100232/2023
Registration Date
04-05-2023
Court
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ,Punalur
Judge
1-Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal/Addl.District and Sessions Judge, Punalur
Decision Date
30th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--AWARD PASSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
Suma
Adv. L. Rajesh
Respondent(s)
Syamala Chandran
Sanjay
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
Adv. P. Nataraja Pillai
Hearing History
Judge: 1-Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal/Addl.District and Sessions Judge, Punalur
Disposed
Order/ Judgement
FOR HEARING
FOR HEARING
Adjourned
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 30-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 17-03-2026 | Order/ Judgement |
| 13-03-2026 | FOR HEARING |
| 03-03-2026 | FOR HEARING |
| 20-12-2025 | Adjourned |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary: Suma v. Syamala Chandran, Sanjay, and The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (OP(M.V) 232/2023) The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Punalur awarded ₹3,20,350 compensation to petitioner Suma, a 58-year-old woman hit from behind by a motorcycle (ridden recklessly by a 19-year-old without valid driving license) while walking on a public road on December 21, 2022, causing severe head injuries including subarachnoid hemorrhage and skull fracture. The tribunal found the rash and negligent riding was the direct cause of injury, established through police FIR and medical evidence, and held New India Assurance liable to pay despite policy violation (unlicensed driver), with right to recover from vehicle owner and rider. The insurer was directed to deposit the amount plus 9% interest within 30 days. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: Suma v. Syamala Chandran, Sanjay, and The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (OP(M.V) 232/2023) The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Punalur awarded ₹3,20,350 compensation to petitioner Suma, a 58-year-old woman hit from behind by a motorcycle (ridden recklessly by a 19-year-old without valid driving license) while walking on a public road on December 21, 2022, causing severe head injuries including subarachnoid hemorrhage and skull fracture. The tribunal found the rash and negligent riding was the direct cause of injury, established through police FIR and medical evidence, and held New India Assurance liable to pay despite policy violation (unlicensed driver), with right to recover from vehicle owner and rider. The insurer was directed to deposit the amount plus 9% interest within 30 days. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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