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april 2002

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.

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