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.