Uttarakhand High Court Rules Compensation Represents Social Justice Beyond Financial Relief in Accident Case

Nov 01, 2025 01:18 pm CST

The Uttarakhand High Court dismissed an insurance company's appeal against a Rs 53.93 lakh compensation award, ruling that compensation symbolizes social justice beyond mere financial relief. Justice Alok Mehra upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision, emphasizing that courts must take a liberal and humane approach in motor accident cases as the Motor Vehicles Act aims to provide prompt and adequate compensation to victims.