Mariyappan vs Sernthaiyan and another — 146/2023

Summary of Court Decision The Additional Motor Vehicles Accident Claims Tribunal in Tirunelveli partially allowed seven consolidated motor vehicle accident compensation petitions arising from a single collision on June 18, 2022, between two state-operated buses. The court held the driver of one bus solely liable for rash and negligent driving and directed the Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation to pay varying compensation amounts to seven injured claimants, ranging from ₹21,000 to ₹3,18,689, plus 7.5% interest and court costs, with compensation calculated based on individual injuries, ages, lost earning capacity, and medical expenses. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.