KAJAL vs JAGDISH CHAND

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of compensation to Rs. 25,78,501 under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for a child, Kajal, who suffered severe brain injuries in a vehicular accident. The Court reiterated that just compensation must account for various factors including loss of income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering, as outlined in the Act. The ruling emphasized that while monetary compensation cannot truly remedy the suffering, it is the court's duty to ensure that the compensation reflects the gravity of the injuries sustained.