Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 655
📌 Paras 2-3
The appellant sustained grievous injuries, including the amputation of his right leg above the knee, after being hit by a lorry while riding his bicycle. He was a 30-year-old mason earning approximately Rs. 20,000 per month, and a disability certificate assessed his permanent disability at 70%.
📌 Para 8
The core issue was the adequacy of compensation awarded to the appellant for the injuries sustained in the motor accident, particularly concerning the assessment of income, future prospects, and the extent of functional disability.
📌 Paras 4-11
The Supreme Court held that for an avocation like a mason, which requires physical mobility, the amputation of a leg above the knee constitutes
The bench further analyzed the constitutional validity of the impugned provisions and discussed the interpretation of Articles 14 and 21 in light of recent precedents...
Citing the ratio in prior decisions, the court held that the legislative intent was to ensure...
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