Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-30
K. RAMYA vs NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/34608
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- K. RAMYA
- Respondent
- NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the reduction of compensation awarded to the appellants by the Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Tribunal. The High Court had reduced the compensation from Rs. 4,29,37,700 to Rs. 57,90,000, which the appellants contested. The court examined the principles governing the determination of compensation in motor accident cases and ultimately restored the original compensation amount, emphasizing the need for fair and adequate compensation for victims' families.