Permanent disability and lifelong care needs justified enhanced motor accident compensation for a grievously injured claimant.

Serious permanent injuries and 95% disablement justified enhancement of motor accident compensation where the claimant had been hospitalised for months, underwent surgery, was left paralysed for life, and required lifelong medical care and constant assistance for ordinary needs. On these admitted facts, the original award was held inadequate when measured against the claimant's remaining life and the prevailing value of money. Compensation was therefore enhanced and the appeal was allowed.

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Issues: Whether the compensation awarded for serious permanent injuries and 95% disablement required enhancement.

Analysis: The appellant had suffered grievous injuries in a motor accident, remained hospitalised for several months, underwent surgical operations, was left paralysed for life, and required lifelong medical attention and constant assistance for ordinary needs. On these admitted facts, the original award was found inadequate when assessed against the appellant's remaining life and current money value.

Conclusion: The compensation was enhanced to Rs. six lakhs in all, and the appeal was allowed.

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