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Supreme Court Raises Compensation for Odisha Crash Survivor to ₹83 Lakh
The Supreme Court raised compensation for Shreejita Pattnaik from ₹45.40 lakh to ₹83.38 lakh, with 9% annual interest. She was six months old when a tanker collided head-on with her vehicle in…
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court raised compensation for Shreejita Pattnaik from ₹45.40 lakh to ₹83.38 lakh, with 9% annual interest. She was six months old when a tanker collided head-on with her vehicle in Odisha on 16 June 2015. The crash caused spinal cord injuries, post-traumatic myelopathy and paraplegia.
The court treated her functional disability as 100%, although medical evidence assessed it at 90%. It ordered higher amounts for attendant care, pain, loss of amenities and reduced marriage prospects. The bench also restored an 18 multiplier for children with catastrophic injuries and said future earnings should use minimum skilled wages.
The Indian Opinion
The ruling recognises that a child with lifelong dependence may need compensation beyond standard calculations. At the same time, a lump-sum award cannot remove uncertainty about future medical care, inflation or how attendant support will be arranged. The source gives limited detail about the defence evidence and the practical use of the compensation. Strong descriptions of the injury should therefore be read alongside the court’s specific reasoning.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
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