Pramodkumar Rasikbhai Jhaveri vs Karmasey Kunvargi Tak & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded to the appellant in a motor accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court confirmed the High Court's finding of contributory negligence at 30% and the calculation of compensation for actual loss of income and future loss of income, specifically endorsing the use of a multiplier of 8 years for future loss. The Court concluded that the appellant was entitled to Rs. 20,500 for actual loss of income and Rs. 3,93,600 for future loss of income, affirming the High Court's judgment.