Supreme Court of India
Sri. Benson George v. Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.& Anr.
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In view of the above and for the reasons stated above, the present appeal is allowed in part.
Judgment, page 8
From the headnote
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: s.166 – Compensation – In a motor accident, claimant aged 29 years sustained grievous brain in jury – He underwent brain surgeries – Even after discharge from hospi tal, he remained in coma – At the time of accident, he was w orking in bank and earning Rs. 4,59,425 p.a. – Tribunal award ed compensation of Rs. 94.37 lacs along with interest @ 9% P. . – Both insurance company and the claimant filed appeals before igh Court – High Court partly allowed the appeal of cla imant and enhanced compensation from Rs. 94.37 lacs to Rs. 1. 24 crores, however, reduced interest
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