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2025 Supreme(Raj) 1712
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN, BENCH AT JAIPUR
Ashutosh Kumar, J.
Buddhiprakash Son of Ummedmal - Appellants
Versus
Shubham @ Golu Rathore Son of Shayamswaroop Rathore - Respondents
S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 3629/2022, S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 2794/2022
Decided On : 25-03-2025
Advocates Appeared :
For the Appellant : Mr. Sanjay Singhal, Adv.
For the Respondent : Mr. Chandradeep Singh Jodha, Adv. for Insurance Company.
Important Points
Subject
Motor Vehicle Accident - Compensation Claims
Headnote
(A) Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Section 173 - Insurance claims - The court addressed the issue of compensation for injuries sustained in an accident, emphasizing the need for just compensation based on statutory guidelines. (Paras 1-3, 4-5)
(B) Legal principles - The court reiterated that the determination of compensation must consider the statutory provisions and the nature of the injuries sustained. (Paras 6-7)
Facts of the case:
The case involved multiple claims for compensation arising from an accident, with specific emphasis on the calculation of damages based on statutory guidelines and previous judgments. (Paras 1-3)
Findings of Court:
The court found that the compensation awarded must reflect the statutory requirements and the nature of the injuries, leading to a recalibration of the compensation amounts. (Paras 4-5)
Issues: The main issues included the appropriate calculation of compensation based on statutory provisions and the relevance of previous judgments in determining the compensation amounts. (Paras 6-7)
Ratio Decidendi: The court held that compensation must be just and reasonable, adhering to statutory guidelines, and previous judgments should guide the determination of compensation amounts. (Paras 8-9)
Result: Compensation amounts recalibrated as per statutory guidelines.
Advocate Appeared:
For the Appellant : Mr. Sanjay Singhal, Adv.
For the Respondent: Mr. Chandradeep Singh Jodha, Adv.
ORDER :
Ashutosh Kumar, J.
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