Rajasthan High Court Raises Compensation to ₹1.90 Crore for Paralysed Road Accident Victim

The Rajasthan High Court has enhanced compensation in a motor accident case from ₹1.49 crore to ₹1.90 crore, ruling that 100% lower-body paralysis in a 21-year-old victim caused a “deep, enduring rupture” in her life.

The Court held that compensation must account not only for medical expenses but also for loss of autonomy, dignity, and future opportunities, upholding constitutional values under Articles 14, 15, and 21. 

The court emphasised that such awards are matters of justice and human dignity, not charity. The bench, led by Justice Ganesh Ram Meena, highlighted that the injury inflicted irreversible damage to the victim’s identity and prospects. (Kumari Neelam v Jai Prakash Natani & Ors.)