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Supreme Court of India · 2025-07-14

Meena (Dead) Thr. Lrs vs Prayagraj

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Meena (Dead) Thr. Lrs
Respondent
Prayagraj
Author
Sudhanshu Dhulia
Bench
Sudhanshu Dhulia

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the award of compensation in a motor accident case where the claimant died during the pendency of the appeal. The court considered the assessment of disability, income, and multiplier for calculating damages, along with additional awards for pain, suffering, and medical expenses. The legal issue centered around the appropriate computation of compensation and the admissibility of evidence. The court upheld the awards made by the Tribunal and the High Court, emphasizing the principles of just compensation in motor accident claims.

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