Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-21
Shivdhar Kumar Vashiya vs Ranjeet Singh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shivdhar Kumar Vashiya
- Respondent
- Ranjeet Singh
- Author
- M.R. Shah
- Bench
- Sanjiv Khanna, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal regarding the enhancement of compensation awarded to the claimant in a vehicular accident case. The court noted the grievous injuries suffered by the claimant and upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation amount to Rs. 27,36,541. The judgment emphasizes the importance of adequate compensation for victims of accidents to cover medical expenses and suffering.