Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Motor Accident Compensation| Supreme Court Allows Compensation In Excess Of Claim On Payment Of Additional Court Fee
The Supreme Court has allowed compensation claims to exceed the originally claimed amount if the claimant pays an additional court fee. This decision enables claimants to seek higher compensation than initially requested, provided they cover the additional costs associated with the revised claim. The ruling aims to provide flexibility in compensation claims, ensuring that claimants can receive fair compensation reflecting the actual damages or losses suffered, subject to procedural requirements.