K.Devi, vs N.Krishnan,

C.M.A.No.678 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 01.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE Mrs.JUSTICE R.KALAIMATHI C.M.A.No.678 of 2026 K.Devi ... Appellant / Petitioner vs. 1.N.Krishnan (1st respondent set exparte before Lower Court and hence given up) 2.The New India Insurance Co. Ltd., No.64, Moore Street, Chennai-600 001. ... Respondents / Respondents PRAYER: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the Award dated 11.08.2022 made in M.C.O.P.No.6720 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / IV Judge, Small Causes Court, Chennai. For Appellants : Ms.P.T.Saleem Fathima For Respondents : Mr.J.Jayaraman JUDGMENT Not satisfied with the quantum of compensation granted by the Tribunal in Award dated 11.08.2022 passed in M.C.O.P.No.6720 of 2014 by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / IV Judge, Small Causes Court, 1/8 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 05/06/2026 06:13:10 pm ) C.M.A.No.678 of 2026 Chennai, sole dependent of the deceased has preferred this Civil Miscellaneous Appeal for enhancement of compensation. 2. Parties are indicated herein as per their litigative status and ranking be