Arulandu vs The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Ramanathapuram — 176/2024
Case under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 140,164,166,171. Disposed: Contested--Partially Allowed on 20th April 2026.
MCOP - Motor Accidents Claim Original Petition
CNR: TNRM010040722024
e-Filing Number
12-08-2024
Filing Number
496/2024
Filing Date
13-Aug-2024
Registration No
176/2024
Registration Date
27-Sep-2024
Court
Principal District Court, Ramanathapuram
Judge
2-Additional District Judge
Decision Date
20-Apr-2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--Partially Allowed
Last updated 24-May-2026
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
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1.Arulandu
Adv. R Bharathi
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2.Siriyapushpam
Adv. R Bharathi
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3.Anbarasi
Adv. R Bharathi
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4.Arul Ranjitha
Adv. R Bharathi
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5.Arokiyadass
Adv. R Bharathi
Respondent(s)
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1.The Branch Manager, TNSTC, Ramanathapuram
Case History
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Case disposedDisposed
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20-Apr-2026
Copy of JudgmentView PDF
Summary The Additional District Court in Tirunelveli held the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation liable for a fatal motor vehicle accident on January 29, 2024, where a 23-year-old motorcyclist died due to negligent driving by a government bus driver attempting to overtake another vehicle. The court awarded total compensation of ₹27,98,600 to the five heirs, comprising ₹27,21,600 in lost income (calculated at ₹25,200 monthly salary for 18 years), ₹44,000 for loss of love and affection, and ₹16,500 each for funeral expenses and property loss, with 7.5% annual interest from the judgment date. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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20-Apr-2026
Disposed
Additional District Judge
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01-Apr-2026
Orders
Additional District Judge
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12-Mar-2026
Orders
Additional District Judge
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03-Mar-2026
Copy of depositionView PDF
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03-Mar-2026
Arguments
Additional District Judge
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12-Feb-2026
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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05-Feb-2026
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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10-Jan-2026
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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02-Jan-2026
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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16-Dec-2025
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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02-Dec-2025
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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18-Nov-2025
Copy of depositionView PDF
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18-Nov-2025
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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29-Oct-2025
Copy of depositionView PDF
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29-Oct-2025
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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14-Oct-2025
Evidence
Additional District Judge
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21-Aug-2025
Enquiry
Additional District Judge
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21-Jul-2025
Enquiry
Additional District Judge
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04-Jul-2025
Enquiry
Additional District Judge
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03-Jun-2025
Enquiry
Additional District Judge
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09-Apr-2025
Enquiry
Additional District Judge
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28-Feb-2025
Counter
Additional District Judge
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18-Dec-2024
Counter
Additional District Judge
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21-Nov-2024
Counter
Additional District Judge
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25-Oct-2024
Counter
Additional District Judge
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01-Oct-2024
Issue of Service
Additional District Judge
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27-Sep-2024
First hearing
Initial hearing scheduled
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13-Aug-2024
Case filed
Registration No. 176/2024
Summary The Additional District Court in Tirunelveli held the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation liable for a fatal motor vehicle accident on January 29, 2024, where a 23-year-old motorcyclist died due to negligent driving by a government bus driver attempting to overtake another vehicle. The court awarded total compensation of ₹27,98,600 to the five heirs, comprising ₹27,21,600 in lost income (calculated at ₹25,200 monthly salary for 18 years), ₹44,000 for loss of love and affection, and ₹16,500 each for funeral expenses and property loss, with 7.5% annual interest from the judgment date. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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