V. Pathmavathi vs Bharthi Axa General Insurance Co. Ltd
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Case Significance
V. Pathmavathi vs Bharthi Axa General Insurance Co. Ltd is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 6, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-131). The claimants appealed the motor accident compensation awarded for the death of a 37-year-old driver in a road accident caused by a negligently driven tanker lorry. The Supreme Court enhanced the total compensation to Rs. 20,80,000 with 9% interest, correcting errors in the computation of loss of dependency and consortium. The bench comprised Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dipankar Datta.
This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 8 case citations.
Summary
The claimants appealed the motor accident compensation awarded for the death of a 37-year-old driver in a road accident caused by a negligently driven tanker lorry. The Supreme Court enhanced the total compensation to Rs. 20,80,000 with 9% interest, correcting errors in the computation of loss of dependency and consortium.
What was the outcome of V. Pathmavathi vs Bharthi Axa General Insurance Co. Ltd?
The claimants appealed the motor accident compensation awarded for the death of a 37-year-old driver in a road accident caused by a negligently driven tanker lorry. The Supreme Court enhanced the tota...
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Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-131)