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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.

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