Supreme Court of India · 2022-07-06
ABHIMANYU PARTAP SINGH vs NAMITA SEKHON
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/26413
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ABHIMANYU PARTAP SINGH
- Respondent
- NAMITA SEKHON
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the enhancement of compensation awarded to the claimant in a motor accident case, increasing it from Rs. 9,00,000 to Rs. 23,20,000. The court emphasized the severe impact of the injuries on the claimant's life, including permanent disability and loss of future prospects. The judgment reinforces the principle of adequate compensation for victims of road accidents under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.