Susa Nayagom vs Aneesh — 100421/2018

The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awarded ₹4,37,000 in compensation to a 61-year-old fisherman who sustained severe head injuries when hit by a negligently-driven motorcycle in September 2017. The tribunal held both the vehicle owner and rider jointly liable based on the police charge sheet, which constituted prima facie evidence of negligence, and calculated compensation covering medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of earning capacity with 15% permanent disability, and other ancillary costs. The award includes 7% interest per annum from April 26, 2018 until realization. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.