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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Minor Motor Accident Victim, Citing Lifelong Dependency and Disability: “Compensation Must Be Liberal, Not Niggardly”

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court overturned the High Court of Delhi’s judgment in a motor accident claim, significantly enhancing the compensation for the minor victim from ₹11,51,000 to ₹50,87,000. The…

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Rawlaw December 12, 2024

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