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Divya v. The National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr

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Reported as [2022] 14 S.C.R. 956
Bench B. R. Gavai and C. T. Ravikumar JJ.
Decided 18 October 2022

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that she may have to spend amount for keeping her body fit, as far as possible, to adapt to the situation.

Judgment, page 15

From the headnote

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – s.168 – Compensation – ‘ Just compensation’ – Assessment of – On 08.08.1998, at the age of two years appellant sustained very serious injuries in a mot or accident – Tribunal dismissed the claim of appellant on technical grounds – In appeal, the High Court referred the appellant/cl aimant before Medical Board for examination and assessment of per manent disability – Medical Board opined that the disabili ty caused to appellant was almost 100% – High Court came to the conclusion that appellant was entitled to be compensated, and directed first respondent-Insurance

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