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Smt. Bhuri Devi W/O Prahlad v. Mukesh S/O Ratiram

Rajasthan HC6 May 2026CMA/866/2024

Case brief

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What is this about?

Motor accident injury claimant appealed for enhancement of compensation after sustaining 12% permanent disability. The court recomputed monthly income at Rs. 7,470 using minimum wage rates, added 25% future prospects, deducted 12% for disability with a multiplier of 14, and enhanced compensation.

What did the court decide?

Compensation enhanced to Rs. 3,36,620 with 8% annual interest on enhanced amount; tribunal award modified accordingly.

Smt. Bhuri Devi W/O Prahlad Vs Mukesh S/O Ratiram — Motor Accident Claims | Rajasthan HC (2026)

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

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S.B. Civil Miscellaneous Appeal No. 866/2024

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Smt. Bhuri Devi W/o Prahlad, Aged about 43 Years, R/o Village Syavta, Post Kanwada, Tehsil Dooni, Distt. Tonk (Raj.).

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----Claimant/Appellant

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Versus

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Mukesh S/o Ratiram, R/o Village Aakodiya, Police Station Ghad, Distt. Tonk (Raj.) Driver of Tractor No. RJ34-RA4210.

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Chandmal S/o Chhotulal, R/o Village Satwada, Police Station Nagarfort, Distt. Tonk (Raj.). Owner of Tractor No. RJ34-RA-4210.

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Shyamlal S/o Hajarilal R/o Sindhupura (Suragpura), Tehsil Sapotara, Distt. Karoli (Raj.)- 322218.

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New India Assurance Company Limited, First Floor, 2KH6, Vigyan Nagar, Jhalawd Road, Kota. Insurance Company of Tractor No. RJ34-RA-4210.

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----Non-Claimants/Respondents

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For Appellant(s) : Mr. Sandeep Jain, Adv. For Respondent(s) : Mr. Ravindra Kumar Tomar, Adv. (For Insurance Company)

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR

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Judgment

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06/05/2026

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Lamzane & Anr. Reported in (2018) 9 Supreme Court Cases

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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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(ASHUTOSH KUMAR),J

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Smt. Bhuri Devi W/O Prahlad v. Mukesh S/O Ratiram

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