In Brief
In a motor accident claim, the appellant was awarded Rs. 5,59,584/- by the Tribunal, which the High Court upheld but declined to enhance. The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in not increasing the compensation when the appellant's taxable income, as per his Income Tax Return, was Rs. 77,480/- (after tax), substantially higher than the Tribunal's figure of Rs. 44,511/-. The Court ruled that loss of taxable earning, including commission and interest, must be considered. The appeal was allowed in part, enhancing compensation by Rs. 2,85,966/- towards loss of income and future income, plus 9% interest. The claim for car damage was rejected for lack of documentary proof.
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