‘Loss of marital life’: Man gets compensation 34 years after accident left him impotent

In 1992, a tragic accident occurred on the Tapi river bridge in Surat, when a truck struck a scooter ridden by a 32-year-old advocate, leaving him impotent due to a pelvic fracture and urethral injury. Over three decades later, the Gujarat High Court has awarded him substantial compensation, recognizing the impact on his marital life in addition to the initial damages awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.

The court ruled that the advocate's income assessment was too low, awarding him Rs 6.19 lakh, which includes Rs 1.5 lakh for loss of marital life. The High Court also overturned the original tribunal's decision on interest payments, directing that the full compensation be paid with interest from the date the claim was filed.