Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 396
📌 Paras 3-5
The appellant suffered amputation of his right leg below the knee due to a road accident involving a bus belonging to Haryana Roadways. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded Rs. 8,73,211/-, which the High Court enhanced to Rs. 13,02,043/-. The appellant sought further enhancement, particularly for compensation related to a prosthetic limb.
📌 Para 2, 17
The primary issue is the jurisprudential basis for computing and awarding compensation for a prosthetic limb in motor accident cases. The court considers whether the appellant has made out a case for further enhancement of compensation beyond what was awarded by the High Court.
📌 Paras 18-21
The Court acknowledged that compensation
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