Allowed
Prahlad v. Ramesh Kumar & Ors.
Delhi HCMAC.APP./210/2011
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The appellant appealed against the Tribunal's award of compensation for a 20% disability in his right lower limb sustained in a motor accident. The High Court enhanced the compensation, adding amounts for loss of amenities and doubling the award for loss of earning capacity, directing the insurance company to deposit the enhanced sum in court and transfer 25% to the appellant.
What did the court decide?
Award increased overall by ₹1,16,970/-, adding ₹50,000 for loss of amenities, ₹10,000 for enhanced pain and suffering, and ₹56,970 for enhanced loss of earning capacity; total enhanced to ₹2,45,802/-;