Supreme Court of India · 2022-02-25
BENSON GEORGE vs RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/30541
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BENSON GEORGE
- Respondent
- RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE B.V. NAGARATHNA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal regarding the enhancement of compensation awarded to a claimant who suffered grievous brain injuries in a vehicular accident. The court evaluated the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and upheld the total amount of Rs. 94,37,300, which included various heads such as pain and suffering, loss of income, and medical expenses. The court also confirmed the interest rate of 9% per annum on the awarded amount from the date of the petition until realization.