KALAPPA GANGAPPA PAGI vs DIVISIONAL MANAGER, NAT. INS. CO. LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's judgment reducing compensation under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 lacked reasoning, necessitating a fresh consideration of the appeal on its merits. The Court set aside the impugned judgment and remitted the matter back to the High Court for a reasoned decision. The appeal was allowed without costs due to the absence of representation for the appellant.