Supreme Court of India · 2022-03-29
Master Ayush vs The Branch Manager, Reliance General ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Master Ayush
- Respondent
- The Branch Manager, Reliance General ...
- Author
- Hemant Gupta
- Bench
- V. Ramasubramanian, Hemant Gupta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of a 5-year-old paraplegic victim of a road accident, challenging the High Court's compensation award of Rs. 13,46,805, which was lower than the Rs. 18,24,000 awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The court emphasized the need for adequate compensation reflecting the severe and lifelong impact of the injuries sustained. Ultimately, the court sought to ensure that the compensation awarded was just and fair, considering the appellant's condition and future needs.