NAGAPPA vs GURUDAYAL SINGH .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a one-time payment of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is sufficient to cover future medical expenses for an injured agriculturist. The Court held that while lump-sum compensation can be granted, it is permissible to award recurring medical expenses as well. Additionally, the Court ruled that amendments to a claim petition for enhanced compensation can be allowed at the appellate stage, emphasizing that compensation should be just and based on evidence, as per Section 166 of the MV Act.