Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-16
SIDRAM vs THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/26338
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SIDRAM
- Respondent
- THE DIVISIONAL MANAGER UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE HIMA KOHLI, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.B. PARDIWALA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation awarded to the appellant-claimant in a motor accident case. The court found that the initial compensation of Rs. 6,13,000 was inadequate given the grievous injuries and permanent disability suffered by the claimant. The final compensation was increased to Rs. 9,26,800, reflecting the severity of the injuries and loss of earning capacity.