The Apsrtc, Rep. By Its General Manager ... vs M. Ramadevi And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, stating that there is no restriction on the Tribunal or court awarding compensation exceeding the claimed amount. The Court clarified that the objective is to provide 'just' compensation based on evidence, and the multiplier applied by the High Court was deemed appropriate. The appeal by the Corporation was dismissed, affirming the enhanced compensation amount of Rs.3,35,952/- with a reduced interest rate of 9%.