CLX-RAJ-HC-2012-000115

Devi Shankar Pareek vs. Jamna Lal & Ors.

Rajasthan High Court · Rajasthan · 23 April 2012

Partly Allowed

Core 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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