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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 2421/2017 Devilal S/o Sanwaliya, R/o Jakhoda, Police Station Sapotara, District Karauli, Raj.

----Appellant Versus

1. Jagdish Mali S/o Chuttan, R/o Village and Police Station Sapotara, District Karauli, Raj. (Driver of Vehicle)

2. Ajay Kumar S/o Ramkumar, R/o Village Dabra, Police Station Sapotara, District Karauli, Raj. (Owner of Vehicle)

3. Divisional Manager, The New India Assurance Company Ltd., Kota. (Insurance Company Of Vehicle No.

DL-01-PA-3820) ----Respondents For Appellant(s) : Mr. Akshay Sharma, Adv. with Mr. Nirmal Kumar Nagar, Adv.

For Respondent(s) : Mr. Praveen Kumar Jain, Adv. with Mr. Avinash Dhanju, Adv. (For Insurance Company)

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR

Order

17/12/2025

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“12. In case of motor accidents leading to injuries and disablements, it is a well settled principle that a person must not only be compensated for his physical injury, but also for the non-pecuniary losses which he has suffered due to the injury. The claimant is entitled to be compensated for his inability to lead a full life, and enjoy those things and amenities which he would have enjoyed, but for the injuries."

"13. The purpose of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act is to fully and adequately restore the aggrieved to the position prior to the accident. This Court in Yadava Kumar v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. explained “just compensation” in the following words:"

"15. It goes without saying that in matters of determination of compensation both the tribunal and the court are statutorily charged with a responsibility of fi