Reshma vs Dajiba Krishna Lad

insc-2025-1320 Supreme Court of India 14 October 2025 • 7 min read
7 cases cited (0 SG, 7 foreign) Cited by 1 case

Judges (2)

N. Kotiswar Singh Coram Sanjay Karol Delivered

Parties (2)

Dajiba Krishna Lad Respondent Reshma Appellant

Case Significance

Reshma vs Dajiba Krishna Lad is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 14, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1320). Motor accident compensation claim for a 24-year-old woman with permanent disability from a vehicle accident. The Supreme Court significantly enhanced compensation from Rs.35,86,400 to Rs.85,09,369, recalculating loss of income, pain and suffering, loss of amenities, and other heads. The bench comprised Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and Sanjay Karol. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sanjay Karol.

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 7 case citations.

Summary

Motor accident compensation claim for a 24-year-old woman with permanent disability from a vehicle accident. The Supreme Court significantly enhanced compensation from Rs.35,86,400 to Rs.85,09,369, recalculating loss of income, pain and suffering, loss of amenities, and other heads.

What was the outcome of Reshma vs Dajiba Krishna Lad?

Motor accident compensation claim for a 24-year-old woman with permanent disability from a vehicle accident. The Supreme Court significantly enhanced compensation from Rs.35,86,400 to Rs.85,09,369, re...

Cases Cited (7)

IN (7)
(2010) 10 SCC 254 (2011) 1 SCC 343 (2013) 9 SCC 166 (2017) 16 SCC 680 (2020) 4 SCC 413 (2022) 8 SCC 489 2025 INSC 1320

Cited By (1)

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Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1320)