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Supreme Court of India · 2020-06-12

M.H. Uma Maheshwari vs United India Insurance Co.Ltd.

Citation / case number
AIR 2020 SUPREME COURT 5038
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
M.H. Uma Maheshwari
Respondent
United India Insurance Co.Ltd.
Author
R. Subhash Reddy
Bench
Surya Kant, R. Subhash Reddy, N.V. Ramana

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the claimants in a motor accident compensation case, emphasizing the need for fair compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The court found that the High Court had erred in reducing the compensation awarded by the Tribunal, highlighting the importance of considering the deceased's income and the impact of the loss on the family. The appeal was allowed, and the compensation amount was enhanced accordingly.

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