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Supreme Court of India · 2008-12-06

LALIT KUMAR vs UTTARAKHAND ST. ELECTRICITY BOARD .

Citation / case number
SC 2005/11861
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
LALIT KUMAR
Respondent
UTTARAKHAND ST. ELECTRICITY BOARD .
Author
K.G. BALAKRISHNAN,ARIJIT PASAYAT,P. SATHASIVAM, ,
Bench
K.G. BALAKRISHNAN,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 Rs.2,20,000/- had already been deposited. The decision emphasizes the need for adequate compensation in personal injury cases, particularly where significant disability is involved.

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