Supreme Court of India · 1998-09-01
MUTHAIAH SEKHAR vs NESAMONY TRANSPORT CORPN. LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1995/63142
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MUTHAIAH SEKHAR
- Respondent
- NESAMONY TRANSPORT CORPN. LTD.
- Author
- K. Venkataswami
- Bench
- A.P. MISRA K. VENKATASWAMI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding compensation for injuries sustained in a motor accident under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court held that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's refusal to allow expenses for treatment abroad was erroneous, as the appellant provided sufficient evidence of the unavailability of necessary medical facilities in India. The Court increased the compensation awarded to the appellant, emphasizing the importance of considering the actual medical needs and circumstances of the injured party.