GAYATREE PATTNAIK FOR SHREEJITA PATTNAIK versus ARUNDHATI SAHOO AND ANR.

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Issue for Consideration Issue arose whether the compensation awarded by the High Court even after enhancing the compensation awarded by the tribunal meets the requirement of ‘just compensation’ within the meaning of the Motor Vehicles Act; and whether having regard to the nature of claimant and the lifelong consequences flowing therefrom, the appellant is entitled to further enhancement of compensation. Headnotes† Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – s.168 – Compensation – Enhancement – Requirement of ‘just compensation’ – Motor