POORNIMA(MINOR) vs C.C.MADHUSOODHANAN .

The Supreme Court, in a Lok Adalat proceeding, upheld the compensation awarded to a minor appellant who suffered serious injuries in an accident. The Court directed that a total compensation of Rs.9.5 lacs be paid, adjusting amounts previously deposited, and ordered that Rs.7 lacs be kept in a fixed deposit under the guardian's name. The appeal was disposed of with this settlement, ensuring the minor's financial security.