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december 2024

Supreme Court of India · 2024-12-11

Baby Sakshi Greola vs Manzoor Ahmad Simon

Citation / case number
2024 INSC 963
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Baby Sakshi Greola
Respondent
Manzoor Ahmad Simon
Author
B.R. Gavai
Bench
B.R. Gavai

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Court confirmed the High Court's grant of an additional Rs. 5,60,000/- along with interest at 9% per annum from the date of filing, emphasizing the need for adequate compensation for grievous injuries. The Court found the respondents jointly and severally liable for the compensation awarded to the appellant.

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