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.