New India Assurance Co. Ltd vs Satender And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the death of a child in a motor accident. The Court affirmed the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's decision to assess notional income at Rs.30,000 per annum, despite the appellant's contention that it was unrealistic. The Court emphasized that the Tribunal's role is to determine just and reasonable damages, and upheld the total compensation of Rs.4,45,000, including financial and emotional loss, with interest at 9% per annum.