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Supreme Court of India · 2025-02-07

Maya Singh vs The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Maya Singh
Respondent
The Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd
Author
Rajesh Bindal
Bench
Rajesh Bindal, J.K. Maheshwari

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court reviewed a motor accident compensation case where the High Court reduced the awarded amount based on the deceased's remaining service years. The Court examined the method of calculating dependency and the appropriateness of the reduction. It emphasized the importance of fair compensation and proper valuation of dependency in such cases. The judgment underscores the need for balanced assessment of damages in motor accident claims.

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