Just Compensation Principle - The Legal Chamber

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, applying principles from Pranay Sethi to determine a monthly income of ₹10,000 for an unskilled worker (2015 accident). It upheld 100% functional disability, used an 18x multiplier, and awarded ₹35.91 lakh with 8% interest, reinforcing "just compensation" standards for catastrophic injuries. The judgment reaffirmed future prospects (40% addition) and lifetime care costs while rejecting insurer's belated policy coverage objections due to their failure to appeal the Tribunal's order. Facts Of The Case: The case involves a 25-year-old unskilled laborer, Shaikh Sadik Shaikh Rafique, who suffered catastrophic injuries in a 2015 truck accident, leaving him permanently bedridden with 100% disability. While traveling in his em...

The Supreme Court enhanced compensation for a road accident victim with 50% disability, revising multiple heads under the Motor Vehicles Act. It increased future income loss by applying a 40% future prospects multiplier and upheld medical expense reimbursement with additional allowances. The judgment reaffirmed principles from Pranay Sethi and Ramachandrappa, ensuring just compensation with 9% interest. Facts Of The Case: The case involves M. Seetharama, a 38-year-old man who suffered severe injuries in a road accident on 25.06.2015 when his bike collided with a rashly driven jeep. An FIR was registered against the jeep driver, confirming negligence. Seetharama sustained multiple fractures, including in his right femur, clavicle, tibia, and fibula, leading to vascular compromise and even...

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