V. SUBBULAKSHMI vs S. LAKSHMI

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of appeals under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, holding that an appeal can be filed jointly by the owner of the vehicle and the insurance company. The Court found that the High Court's reduction of the deceased's income from Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 7,000 was arbitrary and not supported by evidence. The Court emphasized the need for proper assessment of income in compensation claims, particularly under Section 166 of the Act, and allowed the appeal, restoring the Tribunal's assessment of income.