Shakuntala & Ors vs Balkrishna & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the compensation awarded by the Tribunal for the death of Rajashekhar Kasture in a motor accident. The Court found that the Tribunal's assessment of the deceased's monthly income at Rs. 1200/- was justified based on the evidence presented, and criticized the High Court for relying solely on the employer's testimony without considering the overall evidence. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's award of Rs. 1,53,600/- as just and reasonable, directing payment within two months if not already disbursed.