In Brief
A 19-year-old suffered severe permanent disability (comatose, bedridden state) in a motor accident caused by negligent driving. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 10,88,800/- using a multiplier of 18. The High Court reduced this to Rs. 5,76,000/- (multiplier 16) and granted only Rs. 1 lakh for future treatment. The Supreme Court held the High Court erred. For a young person with 100% disability, multiplier 18 was correct. Additionally, compensation of Rs. 1 lakh for future treatment was grossly inadequate. The Court awarded Rs. 5 lakh each for future treatment and loss of amenities, totalling Rs. 20,13,800/-, allowing the appeal with interest from filing date."
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