Ankur Kapoor Thr. Gpa vs Oriental Insurance Company Ltd

The Supreme Court held that in cases of permanent disability due to accidents, compensation must be awarded under specific heads as established in Raj Kumar vs. Ajay Kumar (2011) 1 SCC 343, including pecuniary damages for treatment, loss of earnings, and future medical expenses, as well as non-pecuniary damages for pain and suffering. The Court found that the lower courts failed to quantify compensation under these separate heads, resulting in inadequate compensation. The appeal for further enhancement of compensation was thus upheld, emphasizing the need for a detailed assessment of damages.