NIA v.

Chandrakanta

CASE NOTES
Issue Invovled:

MACT Claim [Claim 51/1998]

MACT Award:
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01.09.88
22.11.90,

Finding of negligence by MACT

Contributory negligence of deceased
Age of the deceased was 41
Monthly salary Rs. 4560/Multiplier of 25- compensation of Rs. 3 lacs,
Limits of liability argument rejected
Final compensation

High Court Appeal [FAO 236/91]

21.01.91,

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High Court impugned order

03.05.06
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1. Only takes up FAO 236/91 of the Claimant
2. Finding on Contributory negligence of deceased reversed
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3. No interference on quantum as multiplier of 25 adopted
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4. Finding that Insurance Company has not challenged limits of liability issue. [Pg___ ]
High Court impugned order
05.03.08
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Different counsel appeared when matter was disposed off on merits
Hes not present today
SLP
GroundsPrayers

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Points to be argued with Pg ref to the paperbook / Case Law with paras
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