In Brief
A 18-year-old accident victim sought enhanced motor accident compensation. A tribunal awarded ₹8,48,000 with 7% interest for 10 years for a 40% permanent disability. The High Court added ₹50,000 for disfigurement and later ₹24,000 after correcting the multiplier from 17 to 18. The Supreme Court upheld the awards and directed nationwide implementation of the MACAD scheme, establishment of a Motor Accident Mediation Cell under NALSA, and training programmes for tribunal officers and insurance companies to improve motor accident claim administration.
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