Oriental Insurance Co Ltd vs Baby Radhika Gupta And Anr

The Supreme Court, while dismissing the appeal of the insurance company, upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's compensation award, which was later modified to Rs.15,70,892/- with interest at 9% per annum. The Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to address the peculiar facts of the case, including the deceased's young age and inadequate compensation for loss of love and care. The Court left the question of law open, emphasizing the need for fair compensation in such cases.