Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
Motor Vehicles Act | Itemized Compensation Mandatory for Grievous Injuries: Karnataka HC Rejects Global Sum Approach
The Karnataka High Court ruled that compensation for grievous injuries under the Motor Vehicles Act must be itemized, covering pain, disfigurement, loss of income, and incidental expenses. The court enhanced the award to ₹58,500, rejecting a global sum of ₹20,000, setting a precedent for detailed breakdowns in personal injury claims.