In Brief
A motorcyclist severely injured in a 2012 accident and suffering paraplegia claimed compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Tribunal awarded Rs. 24,62,065/-. The High Court, acting as first appellate court, reduced this to Rs. 20,00,000/- without providing reasoned findings on evidence or legal principles. The Supreme Court held that the High Court failed its first appellate duty to address all issues, contentions, and evidence with reasons. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the claimant's enhancement appeal for fresh hearing, emphasizing that appellate courts must provide reasoned findings on all substantial questions raised by parties."}
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