Supreme Court of India · 2022-12-09
Mohd. Sabeer @ Shabir Hussain vs Regional Manager, U.P. State Road ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Mohd. Sabeer @ Shabir Hussain
- Respondent
- Regional Manager, U.P. State Road ...
- Author
- Krishna Murari
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, Krishna Murari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning a motor vehicle accident caused by the negligent driving of a bus driver, resulting in significant injuries to the appellant, a scrap dealer. The court examined the extent of the appellant's permanent disability and the adequacy of compensation awarded by the lower courts. The Supreme Court ultimately upheld the findings of the High Court, affirming the compensation amount while emphasizing the need for adequate redress in cases of negligence resulting in severe injuries.