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Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-07

Hare Krushna Mahanta vs Himadri Sahu

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Hare Krushna Mahanta
Respondent
Himadri Sahu
Author
Sanjay Karol
Bench
Prashant Kumar Mishra, Sanjay Karol

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court reviewed a motor accident claim case where the appellant, a school teacher, was injured due to rash driving by the respondent's vehicle. The courts below had awarded compensation, and the appeal challenged this decision. The Supreme Court examined the evidence of negligence and the assessment of damages, ultimately upholding the award. The judgment emphasizes the importance of establishing negligence and proper evaluation of compensation in motor accident claims.

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