SOUKAT vs MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's reduction of the compensation awarded by the Tribunal in a motor vehicle accident case was procedurally incorrect and unknown to law. The Court restored the original award of Rs.3,70,500/- plus interest, emphasizing that the High Court should not have reduced the amount without a cross-appeal from the respondent. The Court mandated that the awarded amount be paid within three months.