Supreme Court allowed appeal, enhancing compensation for Satendra Singh from Rs 14.22 Lakh to Rs 24.49 Lakh.
Court determined functional disability as 100% for manual labourer, recalculating loss of future earnings using Rs 5,270 monthly income and 16‑year multiplier.
Additional heads awarded include medical expenses Rs 3.72 Lakh, attendant charges Rs 90,470, loss of marriage prospects Rs 2 Lakh, pain & suffering Rs 2 Lakh.
Oriental Insurance Company Limited must pay the total award with 6% annual interest, remitted within eight weeks to appellant’s bank account.