RAMESH CHANDRA vs RANDHIR SINGH AND ORS.(VICE VERSA)

The Supreme Court upheld the award of compensation under various heads, including general damages for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life, as well as for permanent disability and treatment expenses, under Section 110-B of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939. The Court clarified that the grant of interest under Section 110-CC is not contingent on specific pleading in the claim petition and can be awarded at the Court's discretion. The Court dismissed the appeals, affirming that compensation for pain and suffering is distinct from loss of earning capacity, thus justifying separate awards for each.