STATE OF PUNJAB vs KULDIP SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the Punjab and Haryana High Court's order directing the State of Punjab to pay an additional Rs.80,000 as final settlement to the respondent, who suffered permanent disability due to police action during a terrorist incident. The Court clarified that the payment was made under the special ex-gratia grant provisions outlined in the notification dated 18.1.1991, which specified compensation amounts based on the degree of disability. The Court rejected the State's argument that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction, affirming the High Court's authority to award compensation in such cases under Section 482 of the Cr.P.C.