FAKEERAPPA vs KARNATAKA CEMENT PIPE FACTORY .

The Supreme Court held that in determining compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the deduction for personal expenses should not be rigidly fixed. The Court modified the Tribunal's decision, reducing the deduction from 50% to one-third of the deceased's income, while upholding the multiplier of 18. The Court found no merit in the appeal regarding the interest rate awarded, as it was not challenged in the High Court, thus affirming the Tribunal's award of Rs. 2 lakhs with 6% interest per annum.