Supreme Court of India · 2012-08-22
KAVITA vs DEEPAK .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2011/519
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KAVITA
- Respondent
- DEEPAK .
- Author
- G. S. Singhvi
- Bench
- SUDHANSU JYOTI MUKHOPADHAYA G.S. SINGHVI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court emphasized the need for adequate compensation for grievous injuries sustained in a road traffic accident, affirming that the assessment of damages must consider the long-term impact on the victim's life and livelihood. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation amount, recognizing the severe disability and ongoing medical needs of the appellant.