Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-07
Velayudhan vs National Insurance Company Co. Ltd.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Velayudhan
- Respondent
- National Insurance Company Co. Ltd.
- Author
- M.R. Shah
- Bench
- Krishna Murari, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of Velayudhan against the High Court's order enhancing compensation for injuries sustained in a vehicular accident. The court noted the serious nature of the injuries, including 68% permanent disability, and the inadequacy of the initial compensation awarded by the Tribunal. Ultimately, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation to Rs. 8,24,800, recognizing the severe impact of the injuries on the claimant's life.