Supreme Court of India · 2013-09-17
R. Venkata Ramana & Anr vs The United India Insurance Co. Ltd.& Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2013 SC 476
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- R. Venkata Ramana & Anr
- Respondent
- The United India Insurance Co. Ltd.& Ors
- Author
- Anil R. Dave
- Bench
- Dipak Misra, Anil R. Dave
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the compensation awarded by the Tribunal of Rs.18,75,800 under the Motor Vehicles Act was justified given the severe injuries and 80% permanent disability suffered by the claimant, Rajanala Ravi Krishna, a minor. The Court found that the High Court's reduction of the compensation to Rs.12,45,800 was unwarranted, emphasizing that the Tribunal's assessment was reasonable and supported by medical evidence. The appeal was allowed, restoring the original compensation amount awarded by the Tribunal.