A.V.Padma & Ors vs R.Venugopal & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the guidelines established in General Manager, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation v. Susamma Thomas, AIR 1994 SC 1631, regarding the disbursement of compensation amounts, particularly for minors and illiterate claimants, must be adhered to by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The Court clarified that while long-term fixed deposits are mandatory for certain categories of claimants, literate individuals may receive lump-sum payments if justified. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was allowed, emphasizing the need for the Tribunal to consider the specific circumstances of the claimants before imposing restrictions on the disbursement of compensation.