In Brief
A five-year-old child suffered permanent paraplegia with 100% physical disability from a 2010 road accident. The High Court awarded Rs.13,46,805/- compensation, but the Supreme Court held this inadequate. The Court determined compensation should be based on statutory minimum wages for a skilled worker (Rs.3,700 monthly), enhanced 40% for future prospects, applied with an 18-year multiplier for loss of future earnings, plus full medical expenses, lifelong attendant costs, loss of marriage prospects, and conveyance charges. Total compensation fixed at Rs.49,93,000/- plus 7.5% interest. For the minor, Rs.10,00,000/- disbursed to the father as guardian; remainder invested in fixed deposits with monthly interest payable.
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