Supreme Court of India · 2020-12-08
ANITA SHARMA vs THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/42583
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ANITA SHARMA
- Respondent
- THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court overturned the Rajasthan High Court's decision that rejected the claim for compensation following a fatal motor accident. The court found that the High Court had erred in dismissing the claimants' appeal for enhancement of compensation and reinstated the Tribunal's award. The judgment emphasized the need for fair compensation for victims of motor accidents under the Motor Vehicles Act.