Supreme Court of India · 2015-02-18
JAKIR HUSSEIN vs SABIR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/35089
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAKIR HUSSEIN
- Respondent
- SABIR
- Author
- V. GOPALA GOWDA
- Bench
- R. BANUMATHI V. GOPALA GOWDA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the High Court's modification of the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal's award under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the compensation awarded was inadequate, emphasizing the need for fair assessment of loss due to permanent disability and medical expenses. The Court enhanced the compensation amount, affirming the principle that victims of accidents should receive just compensation for their injuries and losses.