In Brief
A carpenter aged 24 suffered 90% permanent disability to both hands from a motor accident when hit by a negligent dumper driver. The tribunal and high court awarded compensation totaling Rs. 15,00,228. On appeal, the Supreme Court enhanced the award to Rs. 25,38,308, treating the disability as 100% total loss, accepting the claimant's claimed income of Rs. 6,000/month, adding 40% for future prospects (self-employed status), and awarding Rs. 3 lakhs for future medical treatment. The Court held all compensation principles must guide tribunals in assessing disabled accident victims' entitlements comprehensively."
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