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december 2025

Supreme Court of India · 2025-12-05

Rani @ Raj Kumari vs Kamlakat Gupta

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rani @ Raj Kumari
Respondent
Kamlakat Gupta
Author
Aravind Kumar
Bench
Aravind Kumar

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined an appeal against the enhancement of compensation awarded in a motor vehicle accident case. The High Court had increased the compensation but the appellants contended that the amount was still inadequate, arguing for higher amounts in non-pecuniary heads, a higher multiplier, and additional conventional heads. The court analyzed the principles of awarding compensation for death claims, including the calculation of non-pecuniary damages and the appropriate multiplier. The judgment focused on ensuring fair compensation for the dependents of the deceased, considering the evidence and legal standards.

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