KU. CHETNA SHARMA versus PAWAN SHARMA AND ORS.

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards enhancement of compensation in the case of five year old child paralyzed in a motor accident. Headnotes† Compensation – Motor accident matter – Enhancement of compensation – Five year old child paralyzed in a motor accident Rs.14,84,233/- as compensation, which was enhanced by an amount of Rs.6,00,000/- by the High Court – Appeal seeking further enhancement: Held: Minimum wages for a skilled labourer in the year 2018 is Rs.9,560/-, which has to be enhanced with 40% for future prospects and a multiplier adopted