Supreme Court of India

S. Manickam v. Metropolitan Transport Corp. Ltd.

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Reported as [2013] 8 S.C.R. 351
Bench P. Sathasivam and M.Y. Eqbal JJ.
Decided 1 July 2013

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - Accident - Compensation - Determination of - "Just compensation" - Held: No precise c formula to determine the quantum of compensation - Concept of "just compensation" suggests application of fair and equitable principles and a reasonable approach on the part of the tribunals and the courts - Law values life and limb in a free country in generous scales - Adjudicating authority to take note of the sufferings of the injured person which would include his inability to lead a full life, his incapacity to enjoy the normal amenities which he would have enjoyed but for

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