Whether directions can be passed by the Court while determining compensation in the manner of a direction in perpetuity for continued maintenance of a prosthetic limb for the injured claimant –No –SC

Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 – Whether directions can be passed by the Court while determining compensation under the Act in the manner of a direction in perpetuity for continued maintenance of a prosthetic limb for the injured claimant? Held, the process of determination of such compensation cannot be by a continuing mandamus, in a colloquial sense, and the determination must take place at one go. On the basis of a continuing requirement, a lump sum amount has been directed to be deposited the returns from which are to be utilised. 

D.D On 03 August, 2021 

HDFC ERGO GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.  Vs  MUKESH KUMAR & ORS.