Supreme Court of India

Hanumantharaju B (dead) by Lr. v. M Akram Pasha & Anr.

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Reported as [2025] 5 S.C.R. 1023
Bench Surya Kant and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh JJ.
Decided 13 May 2025

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What the Court ordered

We are of the view that it would serve the ends of justice if the interest is enhanced to 7% per annum.

Judgment, page 14

From the headnote

Issue for Consideration Whether it would be just and proper, in the instant case, to accept 78% disability as assessed by the Tribunal appointed Commissioner; whether any amount receivable on account of PF, pension or insurance be deducted from the salary of the victim for the purpose of determining the income or loss of earning for calculating compensation; whether the appellants are entitled for enhancement of the compensation amount. Headnotes† Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Motor Accident Claim – Original appellant (who died during pendency of this appeal) met with an accident and sustained

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