Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-15
Hansa Devi vs S.B.I. General Insurance Company ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Hansa Devi
- Respondent
- S.B.I. General Insurance Company ...
- Author
- Sudhanshu Dhulia
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined a case involving compensation awarded to the dependents of a deceased truck driver in a motor accident. The court considered the tribunal's calculation of damages based on the deceased's salary and the deduction for personal expenses. The judgment underscores the principles of awarding fair compensation in motor accident claims, emphasizing the need for accurate assessment of income and expenses. The court upheld the tribunal's award, affirming the approach taken in quantifying damages.