Supreme Court of India · 2025-10-15
Manorma Sinha vs The Divisional Manager Oriental ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Manorma Sinha
- Respondent
- The Divisional Manager Oriental ...
- Author
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
- Bench
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court was justified in reducing the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim from Rs. 88,20,454 to Rs. 38,15,499. The Court considered the correctness of the multiplier applied and the calculation of damages, emphasizing the importance of proper valuation of compensation in motor accident cases. The Court upheld the original award, affirming the Tribunal's computation based on the applicable multiplier and evidence. The judgment clarifies the standards for appellate review of compensation awards in motor accident claims.