Supreme Court allowed appeal, raising total compensation for 7‑year‑old injury victim to Rs 45,12,000, up from High Court’s Rs 24,05,000.
Tribunal originally awarded Rs 17,57,000; High Court increased to Rs 24,05,000, citing 80% disability and future income loss.
Court applied precedent cases, adding amounts for loss of income, medical expenses, attendant charges, marriage prospects, pain & suffering.
Interest at 7.5% per annum to be paid from claim filing; payment to be remitted within four weeks to claimant’s bank account.