M. PARAMESH versus VRL LOGISTICS LTD. AND ANOTHER

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Appellant herein met with an accident, his right leg above the knee was amputated. The High Court, by the impugned judgment, enhanced the compensation awarded from Rs.10,84,330/- to Rs.23,86,320/-. Whether the compensation awarded to the appellant requires modification and of earning capacity suffered by the appellant deserves to be computed by treating the functional disability at 100%. Headnotes† Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – s.166 – Enhancement of compensation – The appellant was proceeding on his bicycle when a lorry coming from behind,