Supreme Court of India · 2020-06-16
SAVITHA vs M/S CHODAMANDALAM M.S. GENERAL INSURNACE COMPANY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/8713
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SAVITHA
- Respondent
- M/S CHODAMANDALAM M.S. GENERAL INSURNACE COMPANY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHINTON FALI NARIMAN, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.R. GAVAI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a housewife, was entitled to enhanced compensation in a motor accident case under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court found the High Court's assessment of the appellant's whole body disability at 20% inadequate and determined it should be 32%, leading to a recalculated total compensation of Rs.7,54,910 with interest. The Court emphasized the need for adequate compensation for loss of amenities and future happiness, enhancing that component from Rs.25,000 to Rs.50,000.