AIROnline 2025 SC 168

(A) Motor Vehicles Act (59 of 1988) , S.168— Motor accident – Enhancement of compensation – Claimant was a young boy of 21 years of age at time of accident and had suffered quadriplegia which resulted in his 100% permanent disability – Claimant was learning work for becoming a Veterinary Doctor and was a good sportsman and had certain technical qualification to his credit – Assessment of income at less than minimum wage for unskilled worker was erroneous and hence reassessed – Multiplier of 18 was rightly applied by High Court – 40% of income was added towards future prospects which High Court had failed to add – Claimant being 100% disabled, was granted in lump sum , expenses towards attendant – Compensation towards special diet was enhanced – Considering significant impact of disability on life of claimant, amount towards pain and suffering was also enhanced – In addition, compensation was awarded for future medical expenses and for loss of marriage prospects – Compensation was also granted towards physiotherapy and medical expenses – Compensation was enhanced accordingly.
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(B) Motor Vehicles Act (59 of 1988) , S.168….