Monetary compensation in tort law: issues of adequacy and justice
- Bihar Journal of Public Administration
- 21(2s), Jul-Dec, 2024: p.536-548
Tort law is fundamentally aimed at compensating victims for losses they suffer due to the wrongful actions of others. Historically, monetary compensation has served as the primary mechanism for compensating harm, be it personal injury, property damage, or economic loss. However, the adequacy of monetary compensation in achieving justice is increasingly being questioned. This also sermon reconnoitres the issues surrounding the adequacy of monetary awards in tort law and examines whether they serve justice beyond mere economic restitution. By snooping into principles of fairness, human suffering, and socioeconomic inequalities, this article posits that the current framework for monetary compensation in tort cases is insuffi cient and calls for a rethinking of how justice can be achieved for victims. - Reproduced