The MACT awarded Rs. 4,00,000/- in the head of loss of expectation of life, loss of marital bliss, total loss of enjoyment of life and amenities of life, permanent disability, pain and sufferings while the High Court granted the same amount bifurcating it in the head of loss of amenities in life and marital bliss to Rs. 3,00,000/- while special diet Rs. 1,00,000/- making the total Rs. 4,00,000/-.
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23. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and nature of injuries in our considered opinion, the Appellant is entitled for a sum of Rs. 4,00,000/- in the head of loss of amenities of life and marital bliss, pain and sufferings, loss of enjoyment and loss of expectancy, Rs. 1,00,000/- as awarded by the High Court is maintained in the head of special diet. Thus, in the non-pecuniary heads, the compensation as determined comes to Rs. 5,00,000/-.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Civil Appeal No. 4648 of 2022.
Decided On: 06.07.2022
Abhimanyu Partap Singh Vs. Namita Sekhon and Ors.
Hon'ble Judges/Coram:
Indira Banerjee and J.K. Maheshwari, JJ.
Author: J.K. Maheshwari, J.
Citation: 2022 SCC OnLine SC 793,MANU/SC/0821/2022.
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