Aabid Khan vs Dinesh

ik-86246752 Supreme Court of India 9 April 2024 • SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 29227 OF 2019 • 6 min read

Judges (2)

Aravind Kumar Delivered Sanjay Karol Coram

Parties (2)

Aabid Khan Appellant Dinesh Respondent

Case Significance

Aabid Khan vs Dinesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated April 9, 2024 (citation: ik-86246752). The appellant, a motor accident victim who suffered a compound fracture in the left acetabulum and left rib with 17% whole body disability, challenged inadequate compensation. The Supreme Court enhanced the total compensation from Rs. 1,27,700 to Rs. 2,42,120, including Rs. 92,820 for loss of future income based on the full 17% disability and enhanced income of Rs. 6,500/month, and Rs. 1,00,000 for attendant charges, pain and suffering, and transportation. The bench comprised Justices Aravind Kumar and Sanjay Karol. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aravind Kumar.

Summary

The appellant, a motor accident victim who suffered a compound fracture in the left acetabulum and left rib with 17% whole body disability, challenged inadequate compensation. The Supreme Court enhanced the total compensation from Rs. 1,27,700 to Rs. 2,42,120, including Rs. 92,820 for loss of future income based on the full 17% disability and enhanced income of Rs. 6,500/month, and Rs. 1,00,000 for attendant charges, pain and suffering, and transportation.

What was the outcome of Aabid Khan vs Dinesh?

The appellant, a motor accident victim who suffered a compound fracture in the left acetabulum and left rib with 17% whole body disability, challenged inadequate compensation. The Supreme Court enhanc...

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