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MANOJ MISRA, SANJAY KAROL
Ashok Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Chhote Lal Kol – Respondent
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| 1. facts of the motorcycle accident and claim for compensation. (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. appellant's dissatisfaction with the compensation awarded. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 3. court's reasoning emphasizing fair compensation under the motor vehicles act. (Para 10 , 11 , 12) |
| 4. enhancement of compensation amount due to legal reasoning. (Para 13 , 14 , 15) |
ORDER :
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2. This appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 21st April 2023, passed in Misc. Appeal No.294/2022 by the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, which in turn, was preferred against the Award dated 31st December 2021 passed in MACC No.33/2018 by the II Additional Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Anuppur District, Anuppur (M.P.).
4. An application seeking compensation was filed before the Tribunal under Section 166 of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988, seeking compensation to the tune of Rs.1,08,25,000/-, stating therein that due to the accident, his ability to carry out his occupation has been hampered, promotional avenues decreased and he being the sole breadwinner, his family has suffered immensely.
6. Being aggrieved thereof, the claimant-appellant filed an
The entitlement to just compensation, not restricted by the claimed amount, as supported by the Motor Vehicles Act and previous judgments.
The court emphasized the necessity of just and fair compensation in personal injury claims, mandating a liberal approach to calculating damages for pain, suffering, and future loss of income.
Injury in motor accident – Objective when granting compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is to ensure that just and fair compensation is paid to aggrieved party.
The court emphasized the principle of just and fair compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, mandating a holistic approach to calculating damages, including future prospects and medical expenses.
Compensation for minors in motor vehicle accidents must consider future prospects and non-pecuniary damages, not just structured formulas.
The court ruled on the enhancement of compensation based on the evaluation of permanent disability, loss of income, and the assessment of contributory negligence.
Compensation for disability must adequately reflect projected future income loss and incurred medical expenses, emphasizing public welfare in motor vehicle accident claims.
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