Kaushlya Devi vs Shri Karan Arora & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, affirming the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 1 lakh under Sections 166, 140, and 141 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court ruled that the minor driver of the vehicle was not liable for compensation, while the vehicle owner was held liable. The Court found the awarded amount to be appropriate given the circumstances, rejecting the appellant's claim for a higher compensation based on the deceased's potential earnings and academic background.