Supreme Court of India · 2008-12-06
Lalit Kumar vs Uttarakhand St. Electricity Board & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2008 SC 74
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Lalit Kumar
- Respondent
- Uttarakhand St. Electricity Board & Ors
- Bench
- Chief Justice, Arijit Pasayat, P. Sathasivam
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal for enhancement of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, directing the Insurance Company to pay an additional Rs.2,00,000/- to the appellant, who suffered 60% disability due to an accident resulting in amputation of his left leg. The Court noted that the Tribunal had initially awarded Rs.1,50,000/- with 12% interest, and a total of Rs.2,20,000/- had already been deposited by the Insurance Company. The decision emphasized the need for adequate compensation for severe injuries sustained in accidents.