ARTICLE · 05 SEPTEMBER 2025

From Undervaluation To Justice: Supreme Court's Ruling On Motor Accident Compensation

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In Hitesh Nagjibhai Patel v. Bababhai Nagjibhai Rabari & Anr. (2025 INSC 1070), the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the principle of granting "just and fair compensation" in motor accident cases, particularly where minors suffer permanent disability.

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In Hitesh Nagjibhai Patel v. Bababhai Nagjibhai Rabari & Anr.¹ (2025 INSC 1070), the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the principle of granting "just and fair compensation" in motor accident cases, particularly where minors suffer permanent disability. The Court strongly criticized the lower courts for overlooking settled legal principles, substantially enhanced the compensation awarded, and directed that insurance companies must provide minimum wage data in cases where the claimant's income is not established.

This ruling not only secures justice for the injured child but also establishes an important precedent aimed at preventing delays and avoiding unnecessary appeals in future motor accident claims.

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