Rushi @ Ruchi Thapa vs M/S Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd

insc-2024-837 Supreme Court of India 5 November 2024 • SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) NO. 6176 OF 2023 • 8 min read

Judges (2)

Sanjay Kumar Delivered Sanjiv Khanna Coram

Parties (2)

Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. Respondent Rushi @ Ruchi Thapa Appellant

Case Significance

Rushi @ Ruchi Thapa vs M/S Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 5, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-837). A child permanently disabled (75%) in a motor accident challenged the MACT and HC's inadequate compensation awards. The Supreme Court enhanced total compensation to Rs.34,07,771 including loss of future earnings with 40% future prospects, attendant charges, pain and suffering, loss of marriage prospects, and future medical treatment, with 7.5% interest to be placed in fixed deposits with monthly interest disbursement. The bench comprised Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjiv Khanna. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Kumar.

Summary

A child permanently disabled (75%) in a motor accident challenged the MACT and HC's inadequate compensation awards. The Supreme Court enhanced total compensation to Rs.34,07,771 including loss of future earnings with 40% future prospects, attendant charges, pain and suffering, loss of marriage prospects, and future medical treatment, with 7.5% interest to be placed in fixed deposits with monthly interest disbursement.

What was the outcome of Rushi @ Ruchi Thapa vs M/S Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd?

A child permanently disabled (75%) in a motor accident challenged the MACT and HC's inadequate compensation awards. The Supreme Court enhanced total compensation to Rs.34,07,771 including loss of futu...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-837)