Supreme Court of India · 2002-04-12
Kapil Kumar vs Kudrat Ali & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2002 SUPREME COURT 1813
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kapil Kumar
- Respondent
- Kudrat Ali & Ors
- Author
- P. Venkatarama Reddi
- Bench
- D.P. Mohapatra, P. Venkatarama Reddi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the compensation awarded for disability in a motor accident case was inadequate. The Court enhanced the compensation for disability from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 40,000, considering the serious repercussions on the minor's future earning capacity and quality of life. The total compensation awarded to the appellant was increased to Rs. 50,000, with interest as specified by the High Court, affirming the need for adequate compensation in personal injury cases under the Motor Vehicles Act.