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2025 Supreme(Raj) 1708

2025 RJ-JP 14126
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR
Ashutosh Kumar, J.
National Insurance Company Ltd. - Appellant
Versus
Smt. Sheetal Singhi W/o Late Kulwant Singhi and ors. - Respondents
S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 854/2014, S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 2130/2014
Decided On : 25-03-2025
Advocate Appeared :
For the Appellant : Mr. Lokesh Parihar, Adv., Mr. Akhilesh Pareek, Adv.
For the Respondent : Mr. S.C. Mittal, Adv. Mr. Himanshu Danodia, Adv. for Mr. Akhilesh Pareek, Adv.

Advocates:
Advocate Appeared:
For the Appellant : Mr. Lokesh Parihar, Adv., Mr. Akhilesh Pareek, Adv.
For the Respondent: Mr. S.C. Mittal, Adv. Mr. Himanshu Danodia, Adv. for Mr. Akhilesh Pareek, Adv.

The court established that compensation for death in a motor accident must be just and reasonable, prioritizing minimum wage rates for income determination.

Headnote:(A) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Sections 173 and 174 - Compensation for injuries sustained in a vehicular accident - The court addressed the calculation of compensation based on the nature of injuries and the applicable legal principles regarding the assessment of damages. (Paras 1-24)

(B) Legal Principles - The court emphasized that compensation must be just and reasonable, reflecting the actual loss suffered by the injured party. (Paras 1-24)

(C)

Facts of the case:
The case involved multiple claims for compensation arising from a vehicular accident, with specific focus on the injuries sustained and the corresponding compensation sought. (Paras 1-24)

(D)

Findings of Court:
The court found that the compensation awarded must adequately reflect the severity of injuries and the impact on the victims' lives. (Paras 1-24) (E)

Issues: The main issues included the appropriate method for calculating compensation and the justification for the amounts awarded. (Paras 1-24) (F)

Ratio Decidendi: The court ruled that compensation should be calculated based on the actual loss and suffering experienced by the victims, ensuring that the awarded amounts are fair and just. (Paras 1-24) (G)

Result: The court upheld the compensation amounts awarded, affirming the need for just compensation in cases of vehicular accidents.

ORDER :

Ashutosh Kumar, J.

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