CLX-RAJ-HC-2012-000115
Devi Shankar Pareek vs. Jamna Lal & Ors.
Rajasthan High Court · Rajasthan · 23 April 2012
Partly AllowedCore ratio / Key holding
Compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for severe injuries and 88% permanent disability, including complete loss of left eye vision, weakened right eye vision, memory loss, facial disfigurement, and shortened right lower limb, was inadequate and required enhancement to properly account for the claimant's ruined academic career and life prospects.
Headnote
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — S. 168 — Compensation — Injury — Permanent Disability — Enhancement
Ratio decidendi
- Compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for severe injuries and 88% permanent disability, including complete loss of left eye vision, weakened right eye vision, memory loss, facial disfigurement, and shortened right lower limb, was inadequate and required enhancement to properly account for the claimant's ruined academic career and life prospects.
Important points
- Appeal partly allowed, enhancing compensation from Rs.3,06,936/- to Rs.4,06,936/- for 88% permanent disability due to road accident.
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