Mahalakshmi vs Sernthaiyan and another — 154/2023

Summary of Court's Decision The Tamil Nadu Additional Motor Vehicles Accident Claims Tribunal, Tirunelveli, partially allowed seven consolidated motor vehicle accident compensation claims filed by seven petitioners injured in a single accident on June 18, 2022. The court determined that the accident was caused by the rash and negligent driving of the first respondent (bus operator), and held the second respondent (state transport corporation as vehicle owner) liable for compensation. The court awarded varying amounts ranging from ₹21,000 to ₹3,18,689 to the petitioners, including compensation for medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, nutritional supplements, and transportation costs, along with 7.5% interest from the date of filing until deposit. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.