Supreme Court of India · 2021-12-08
RASMITA BISWAL vs DIVISIONAL MANAGER, NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/25623
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RASMITA BISWAL
- Respondent
- DIVISIONAL MANAGER, NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. ABDUL NAZEER
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. ABDUL NAZEER
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for victims of a road accident involving a heavy vehicle. The court upheld the lower court's decision to award compensation, emphasizing the need for adequate compensation for the victims' families. It was determined that the negligence of the truck driver contributed significantly to the accident, warranting the compensation awarded by the lower courts.