Supreme Court of India · 2023-07-05
RAHUL GANPATRAO SABLE vs LAXMAN MARUTI JADHAV (DEAD) THROUGH ITS LRS
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/35606
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAHUL GANPATRAO SABLE
- Respondent
- LAXMAN MARUTI JADHAV (DEAD) THROUGH ITS LRS
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AHSANUDDIN AMANULLAH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the appellate challenge to the enhancement of compensation awarded in a motor accident case. The High Court increased the total compensation significantly over the Tribunal's award, considering factors like medical expenses, pain and suffering, and future medical needs. The appellant sought further enhancement and additional heads of compensation, emphasizing the severity of injuries and permanent disability. The court analyzed the appropriateness of the compensation amounts awarded and the legal principles governing such claims.