SHANKAR DUTT versus UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO. LTD. AND OTHERS

Case summary from SCR

Issue for Consideration Issue arose as regards the just and fair compensation to be awarded to the claimant-skilled carpenter in the facts of the case, the parameters and the permissible heads of compensation. Headnotes† Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 – Compensation – Enhancement while travelling on his motorcycle, was hit by Jeep driven rashly and negligently, coming from the wrong side of the road – Claimant suffered serious injuries resulting in amputation of his right leg, from above the knee and became completely disabled – Tribunal awarded