Jose Joshi vs Chackochan Augustine — 100334/2022
Case under Motor Vehicles Act Section 166. Disposed: Contested--AWARD PASSED on 19th March 2026.
OP(MV) - ORIGINAL PETITION (MOTOR VEHICLES)
CNR: KLKT090003842022
e-Filing Number
05-04-2022
Filing Number
376/2022
Filing Date
05-04-2022
Registration No
100334/2022
Registration Date
05-04-2022
Court
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal / Addl. District & Sessions Court /Rent Control Appellate Authority, Pala
Judge
1-M A C T / Additional District and Sessions Judge, Pala
Decision Date
19th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--AWARD PASSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
Jose Joshi
Adv. P K Jaisemon
Respondent(s)
Chackochan Augustine
Shimmy George
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.
Adv. T M BABU
Hearing History
Judge: 1-M A C T / Additional District and Sessions Judge, Pala
Disposed
Order/Judgement
Written Statement
Written Statement
Written Statement
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 19-03-2026 | Disposed |
| 16-03-2026 | Order/Judgement |
| 05-01-2026 | Written Statement |
| 13-10-2025 | Written Statement |
| 03-09-2025 | Written Statement |
Final Orders / Judgements
Case Summary: Jose Joshi v. Chackochan Augustine & Others (OP 334/2022) Decision: The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awarded ₹2,98,350 in compensation to petitioner Jose Joshi for injuries sustained in a November 2021 motorcycle collision. The tribunal found the motorcycle rider (1st respondent) negligent based on FIR charges under IPC sections 279 and 338, and held New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (3rd respondent/insurer) liable to pay the award with 9% interest from the petition date. Key Reasoning: The tribunal rejected the insurer's defense claiming accident caused by petitioner's negligence, finding FIR prima facie evidence of negligence sufficient absent counter-evidence. Compensation included medical expenses (₹40,220), loss of earnings for 3 months (₹60,000 based on notional income of ₹20,000/month), pain and suffering (₹60,000), permanent disability at 2% (₹81,600 using multiplier 17), and various incidental expenses, with payment due within one month. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: Jose Joshi v. Chackochan Augustine & Others (OP 334/2022) Decision: The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awarded ₹2,98,350 in compensation to petitioner Jose Joshi for injuries sustained in a November 2021 motorcycle collision. The tribunal found the motorcycle rider (1st respondent) negligent based on FIR charges under IPC sections 279 and 338, and held New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (3rd respondent/insurer) liable to pay the award with 9% interest from the petition date. Key Reasoning: The tribunal rejected the insurer's defense claiming accident caused by petitioner's negligence, finding FIR prima facie evidence of negligence sufficient absent counter-evidence. Compensation included medical expenses (₹40,220), loss of earnings for 3 months (₹60,000 based on notional income of ₹20,000/month), pain and suffering (₹60,000), permanent disability at 2% (₹81,600 using multiplier 17), and various incidental expenses, with payment due within one month. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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