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.