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Category: Accident

Accident

Claimant was working as a Mason – Serious injuries – Multiplier 15 – Judgment and order passed by the High Court modified awarding Rs. 24,000/ towards loss of earing; Rs. 9,00,000/ towards future economic loss (instead of Rs. 5,40,000/ as awarded by the High Court) and Rs. 4,00,000/ towards pain, shock, and suffering – Thus, the claimant shall be entitled to a total sum of Rs. 15,42,800/ with 7.5% interest per annum from the date of the claim petition, till satisfaction – Appeal allowed.

Sep 11, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISON BENCH VELAYUDHAN — Appellant Vs. NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and Krishna Murari, JJ. ) Civil Appeal…

Accident

Compensation under the head on account of loss of love and affection is not permissible but compensation on account of spousal consortium for wife and for the parental consortium for children is admissible. HELD Rule of evidence to prove charges in a criminal trial cannot be used while deciding an application under Section 166 of the Act, 1988 which is summary in nature

Aug 16, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISON BENCH JANABAI WD/O DINKARRAO GHORPADE AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. M/S. I.C.I.C.I. LAMBORD INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED — Respondent ( Before : Hemant Gupta and Vikram…

Accident

Motor Accident Claims – Accident – Victim was 5 years old – Paraplegic patient – Enhancement of Compensation – No compensation is warranted to be payable under the heading “food and nourishment or towards loss of childhood” as it stands subsumed in the compensation assessed under the other different heads

Apr 10, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH MASTER AYUSH — Appellant Vs. BRANCH MANAGER, RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LIMTED AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian,…

Accident

Motor Accident – Compensation – Enhancement of – Post accident – Pain, suffering and trauma suffered by the claimant cannot be compensated in terms of the money – However, still it will be a solace to award suitable compensation under different heads including the pain, shock and suffering, loss of amenities and happiness of life

Feb 27, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SRI BENSON GEORGE — Appellant Vs. RELIANCE GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LIMITED AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and B.V. Nagarathna, JJ.…

Accident

Multiplier – Since the deceased was 54 years of age on the date of incident, therefore, the suitable multiplier would be 11 – Thus, the appellants are found entitled to compensation of Rs. 24,33,064/- with interest @ 9% from the date of filing of the claim application till realisation.

Feb 20, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH R. VALLI AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LIMITED — Respondent ( Before : Hemant Gupta and V. Ramasubramanian, JJ.…

Accident

HELD – looking to the grievous injuries suffered by the claimant and permanent partial disability and prolonged hospitalisation and the operations performed for right subfrontal craniotomy and evacuation of basifrontal contusion [03.10.2011]; repair of right ear [03.10.2011]; closed unreamed tibial interlock nailing [03.10.2011]; and Tracheostomy [05.10.2011], we are of the opinion that Rs. 50,000/- awarded towards loss of amenities, joy and Rs. 50,000/- awarded towards pain/sufferings respectively can be said to be on the lower side. In the facts and circumstances of the case, we are of the opinion that under the aforesaid heads, namely, loss of amenities, joy and towards pain/sufferings respectively, if a further sum of Rs.2,00,000/- [over and above Rs.1,00,000/- (Rs. 50,000/- on each count)] is awarded.

Jan 29, 2022 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SHIVDHAR KUMAR VASHIYA — Appellant Vs. RANJEET SINGH AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ. ) Civil Appeal…

Accident

Conclude Disciplinary proceedings – It appreciate the steps taken by the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, which shall ensure to maintain the purity of the legal profession in the State of Uttar Pradesh and also impress upon the Bar Council of India/Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh to conclude the disciplinary proceedings in accordance with law as early as possible. Before Directions – Before any further directions are issued, response from the Ministry of Transport, Government of India to have their suggestions for remedial and preventive measures for curbing the menace of filing of false/fraud claim petitions.

Dec 19, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SAFIQ AHMAD — Appellant Vs. ICICI LOMBARD GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LIMITED AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ.…

Accident

In National Insurance Company Limited v. Pranay Sethi and Others, (2017) 16 SCC 680, this Court has awarded a total sum of Rs.70,000/- under conventional heads, namely, loss of estate, loss of consortium and funeral expenses – The said Judgment of the Constitution Bench was pronounced in the year 2017. Therefore, the claimants are entitled to 10% enhancement. Rs.16,500/- is awarded towards loss of estate and conventional expenses and Rs.44,000/- is awarded towards spousal consortium. Thus, the total compensation payable to the claimants is Rs.31,01,000 – Appeal disposed of.

Dec 12, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH RASMITA BISWAL AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. DIVISIONAL MANAGER, NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED AND ANOTHER — Respondent ( Before : S. Abdul Nazeer and…

Accident

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 168 – Motor Accident Death – Enhancement of compensation – Determination of future economic loss – In case deceased who was not serving at the time of death and had no income at the time of death, their legal heirs shall also be entitled to future prospects by adding future rise in income –

Nov 21, 2021 sclaw

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA DIVISION BENCH SMT. MEENA PAWAIA AND OTHERS — Appellant Vs. ASHRAF ALI AND OTHERS — Respondent ( Before : M.R. Shah and Sanjiv Khanna, JJ. )…

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