Supreme Court of India · 2022-05-12
KAUSALYA BHOI vs DIVISIONAL MANAGER ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/24124
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KAUSALYA BHOI
- Respondent
- DIVISIONAL MANAGER ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHANSHU DHULIA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning a motor accident claim where the High Court had partly allowed the insurance company's appeal against the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The court examined the circumstances of the accident and the assessment of damages, ultimately upholding the compensation amount determined by the Tribunal. The court emphasized the need for fair compensation for the victims of road accidents.