SAPNA vs UNITED INSURANCE CO.LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of fair compensation for a 12-year-old girl who suffered permanent disability due to a motor vehicle accident. The Court emphasized the need to consider both pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses while determining compensation, referencing the principles of Restitutio-in-integrum and the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court ultimately enhanced the compensation amount to Rs. 2,00,000, acknowledging the impact of the injuries on the victim's education and future prospects.