No helmet worn, tribunal cuts compensation by half

Chennai | Thursday | 10th October, 2019

Summary:

However, the tribunal also decreased the compensation by 50 per cent since the deceased had not worn helmet during the time of the accident. Suganthi sought a compensation of Rs 1.25 crore from the TNSTC. While proceeding in front of the bus, two-wheeler suddenly took a ‘U’ turn. However, the tribunal, presided over by A Shanthi, observed that there is ‘contributory negligence’ on the part of the two-wheel rider in causing the death of Prakasam. ‘Negligence’The tribunal observed that there is ‘contributory negligence’ on the part of the two-wheel rider in causing the death of Prakasam.