In Brief
An accident victim claimed Rs. 24,62,065/- in compensation for spinal cord injuries from a motorcycle accident. The trial tribunal awarded the full amount, but the High Court cryptically reduced it to Rs. 20,00,000/- without providing reasons, dismissing the claimant's appeal for enhancement. The Supreme Court held that a first appellate court must address all issues, evidence, and contentions with detailed reasons. The Court set aside the High Court's order, remanded the claimant's appeal for fresh hearing on merits, and allowed the appeal in part, emphasizing that reasoned judgments are mandatory in appellate proceedings.
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