Supreme Court of India · 2012-08-22
Kavita vs Deepak And Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2012 SUPREME COURT 2893
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kavita
- Respondent
- Deepak And Ors
- Author
- G. S. Singhvi
- Bench
- Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya, G.S. Singhvi
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the grievous injuries sustained by the appellant in a road traffic accident. The Court emphasized the need for adequate compensation reflecting the severity of injuries and the long-term impact on the victim's life, noting the appellant's 90% disability and ongoing medical needs. The judgment reinforced the principle that compensation must be just and fair, considering the victim's suffering and loss of earning capacity.