Supreme Court of India · 2023-07-05
Rahul Ganpatrao Sable vs Laxman Maruti Jadhav (Dead) Through Its ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rahul Ganpatrao Sable
- Respondent
- Laxman Maruti Jadhav (Dead) Through Its ...
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath, B.R. Gavai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the appellate court's enhancement of compensation awarded in a motor accident claim. The High Court increased the total compensation and medical expenses awarded by the Tribunal, along with additional amounts for pain and suffering. The Court analyzed whether the appellate court's enhancement was justified and upheld the award, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation in motor accident cases. The judgment clarifies the scope of appellate review in such claims and affirms the principles of just compensation.