As per the case facts the appellant-claimant suffered grievous injuries and permanent disability in a motor accident The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal awarded compensation which the High Court further enhanced ... However the claimant sought further enhancement of compensation leading to this appeal to the Supreme Court The question arose whether the awarded compensation was just compensation and adequately covered all elements of loss including pain suffering trauma and loss of amenities especially considering the severe limitations inflicted by such injuries Finally the Supreme Court allowed the appeal directing the insurance company to pay a higher amount of compensation The Court emphasized that just compensation should place the victim as close as possible to their pre-accident position recognizing that severe injuries undermine the dignity inherent in the right to life Courts must not award meager amounts and should consider the victim's transition from an able-bodied to a disabled state

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