Supreme Court Enhances Motor Accident Compensation; Reiterates ‘Loss of Love and Affection’ Subsumed Under ‘Consortium’

The Supreme Court of India, in a judgment delivered on February 6, 2026, has enhanced the compensation awarded to the family of a motor accident victim, increasing the amount from Rs. 10.51 Lakhs to Rs. 20.80 Lakhs. The Division Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma allowed the appeal filed by the

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