Hdfc Ergo General Insurance Co. Ltd vs Mukesh Kumar

The Supreme Court addressed whether a court can mandate ongoing maintenance for a prosthetic limb as part of compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The court recognized the necessity of ensuring that the injured claimant, Mukesh Kumar, receives adequate support for his permanent disability. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's decision to include provisions for the maintenance of the prosthetic limb in the compensation awarded.