Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur
Order Date: 13 October 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellant Smt. Kalpana Soni (wife of Deepak Soni) vs. Respondents Bhupendra Kumar Patel and Shriram General Insurance Company Limited.
- Appeal filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the award dated 29 June 2026 by the Third Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Raipur, in Motor Accident Claim Case No.1083/2024 concerning a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 10 April 2024.
- Tribunal awarded a total compensation of Rs 2,60,000, broken down as:
1. Loss of income for 3 months – Rs 75,000
2. Medical expenses – Rs 60,000
3. Special diet, transportation and attendant expenses (lump sum) – Rs 25,000
4. Physical and mental pain – Rs 1,00,000
- Counsel for the appellant argued that the compensation was inadequate and sought an enhanced award.
Court Findings
- The Court observed that the appellant sustained grievous injuries, including a fracture of the right hand, and received treatment at Global Star Hospital.
- No evidence was adduced to establish any permanent disability resulting from the injuries.
- Considering the nature and severity of the injuries and the absence of permanent disability, the Court held that the compensation awarded by the Tribunal was just, fair, and reasonable.
Final Outcome
- The appeal was dismissed at the admission stage; the Tribunal’s award of Rs 2,60,000 remains unchanged.
- No order as to costs was made.
Topics: Motor Accident Compensation, Court Judgment