S. Shakul Hameed vs Tamilnadu State Transport Coropration ...
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S. Shakul Hameed vs Tamilnadu State Transport Coropration ... is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 6, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-29). Motor accident compensation appeal by a truck cleaner seeking enhancement of the award for injuries suffered. The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation by computing monthly income at Rs.5,000 with a multiplier of 17, maintaining the 50% disability assessment while correcting the High Court's improper reduction. The bench comprised Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and K. Vinod Chandran. The judgment was delivered by Justice K. Vinod Chandran.
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Summary
Motor accident compensation appeal by a truck cleaner seeking enhancement of the award for injuries suffered. The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation by computing monthly income at Rs.5,000 with a multiplier of 17, maintaining the 50% disability assessment while correcting the High Court's improper reduction.
What was the outcome of S. Shakul Hameed vs Tamilnadu State Transport Coropration ...?
Motor accident compensation appeal by a truck cleaner seeking enhancement of the award for injuries suffered. The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation by computing monthly income at Rs.5,000 with a...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-29)