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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
HARKESH MANUJA
Ali Hussain – Appellant
Versus
Rajinder Raina – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. compensation awarded to the claimant (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. arguments for enhancement of compensation (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. assessment of damages and injuries (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. final judgment and order (Para 13 , 14) |
JUDGMENT :
HARKESH MANUJA, J.
CM No. 14949-CII of 2018
For the reasons stated in the application, the same is allowed. The delay of 1 day in filing the present appeal is condoned.
Main Case
[1]. By way of present appeal, challenge has been laid to an award dated 14.11.2017 passed by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Rupnagar (hereinafter to be referred as “the Tribunal”), whereby an amount of Rs. 13,81,829/- as compensation was awarded to the appellant/claimant along with interest @ 9% per annum.
Brief Facts
[2]. Appellant being injured, filed claim petition before the Ld. Tribunal praying for grant of compensation to the tune of Rs. 1,00,00,000/- (Rupees one crore only) along with interest on account of injuries received by him in a motor vehicular accident which took place on 22.03.2015 while alleging rash and negligent driving of respondent No.1/driver.
[3]. After going through the claim petition and evaluating the evidence led by both the pa
Court confirmed that compensation in motor accident cases should consider actual earnings and future income based on permanent disabilities, emphasizing the need for judicial discretion in the interp....
The court emphasized the importance of considering loss of future income and disability assessment in awarding compensation for motor accidents.
Compensation under the Motor Vehicle Act must be just and reasonable, reflecting the claimant's actual loss, including permanent disability and income loss.
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