V. Subbulakshmi & Ors vs S. Lakshmi & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning compensation for a motor vehicle accident under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, where the High Court reduced the deceased's income from Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 7,000 per month without proper analysis. The Court held that the appeal was maintainable under Section 173 of the Act, affirming the need for proper evidence in income estimation. The judgment emphasized the importance of reliable documentation in determining compensation amounts, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision on income assessment.