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.