Supreme Court of India · 2022-10-21
Shiv Kumar vs Gainda Lal
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shiv Kumar
- Respondent
- Gainda Lal
- Author
- M. R. Shah
- Bench
- M.M. Sundresh, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal for enhancement of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claim Tribunal following the death of a housewife in a vehicular accident. The court found that the compensation of Rs.19,12,200 was inadequate, particularly regarding the loss of dependency and future prospects. The court emphasized the need to consider the deceased's potential earnings and the impact of her death on the family, ultimately deciding to enhance the compensation amount.