Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-24
AJAYA KUMAR DAS vs DIVISIONAL MANAGER
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/16179
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- AJAYA KUMAR DAS
- Respondent
- DIVISIONAL MANAGER
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH MAHESHWARI HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for a victim of a road accident, emphasizing the need for adequate and just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. The court highlighted the importance of considering the victim's permanent disability and loss of income while determining the compensation amount. Ultimately, the court awarded a higher compensation to the victim, reflecting the severity of the injuries sustained and the impact on their livelihood.