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Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr.

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Bench Surya Kant and J.B. Pardiwala JJ.
Decided 16 November 2022

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What the Court ordered

In view of the aforesaid, we award an amount of Rs. 50,000/- for the loss of amenities taking into consideration the fact 473 that the appellant was 19 years old at the time of the accident, and also considering the nature of injuries suffered by him and the extent of his disability.

Judgment, page 70

From the headnote

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Compensation – Enhancement of – Motor Accidents Claim – Claimant, aged 19 years suffered grievous injuries in a road accident – Claimant suffered from paraplegia due to the accident which caused permanent disability to the extent of 45% – Tribunal awarded compensation of Rs. 6,13,000/- along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. from the date of filing of the petition till the date of realisation of payment – However, the High Court enhanced the compensation to Rs.

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Of those, 3 referred to · 8 mentioned

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