Allowed

Hemraj S/O Chhotulal, v. Hariram Singh S/O Ratan Singh

Rajasthan HC14 May 2026CMA/2943/2024

Case brief

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What is this about?

Appeal against tribunal award for injuries in a motor accident causing permanent disability. The High Court added 40% future prospects to the assessed income, computed loss of future earning capacity with a multiplier of 17, and enhanced compensation for pain and suffering, allowing the appeal.

What did the court decide?

Compensation enhanced by Rs.62,679 to Rs.3,68,332 with 8% annual interest on the enhanced amount from the date of filing; pending applications disposed accordingly.

Hemraj S/O Chhotulal, Vs Hariram Singh S/O Ratan Singh — Motor Accident Claims | Rajasthan HC (2026)

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[2026:RJ-JP:20943]

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 2943/2024

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Hemraj S/o Chhotulal, Aged About 32 Years, R/o Anwa, Police Station Duni, Distt. Tonk.

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----Claimant/Appellant

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Versus

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Hariram Singh S/o Ratan Singh, R/o Panwar, Police Station Devli, Distt. Tonk. (Driver of Trailer No. RJ-32GB 8207).

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Dataram S/o Bhagirth, R/o Molahera, Police Station Kotputli, Distt. Jaipur (Owner of Trailer No. RJ-32GB 8207).

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Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., Through its Regional Manager at Regional office at White Sapphire Apartment, Govind Marg, Saket Colony, Adarsh Nagar Jaipur, Rajasthan 305026. (Insurance Co. of Trailer No. RJ-32GB 8207).

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----Non-Claimants/Respondents

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For Appellant(s)	: Mr. Sunil Jain, Adv.
For Respondent(s)	: Mr. Virendra Agrawal, Adv.
	(For Insurance Company)

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR

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Judgment

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14/05/2026

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“12. In case of motor accidents leading to injuries and disablements, it is a well settled principle that a person must not only be compensated for his physical injury, but also for the non-pecuniary losses which he has suffered due to the injury. The claimant is entitled to be compensated for his inability to lead a full life, and enjoy those things and amenities which he would have enjoyed, but for the injuries."

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"13. The purpose of compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act is to fully and adequately restore the aggrieved to the position prior to the accident. This Court in Yadava Kumar v. National Insurance Co. Ltd. explained “just compensation” in the following words:"

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"15. It goes without saying that in matters of determination of compensation both the tribunal and the court are statutorily charged with a responsibility of fixing a “just compensation”. It is obviously true that determination of a just compensation cannot be equated to a bonanza. At the same time the concept of “just compensation” obviously suggests application of fair and equitable principles and a reasonable approach on the part of the tribunals and courts. This reasonableness on the part of the tribunal and court must be on a large peripheral field.”

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8-	c<+ksrjh i'pkr {kfriwfrZ jkf'k esa varj	62]679@& #i;s

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