STATE OF PUNJAB vs JALOUR SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Lok Adalat which increased the compensation awarded to the claimants in a motor accident case involving a Punjab roadways bus. The Court found that the Tribunal had undervalued the earning capacity of the deceased and applied an incorrect multiplier, leading to a total compensation of Rs.1,70,200, which included additional amounts for funeral expenses and loss of consortium. The Court emphasized that the Lok Adalat's order was just and reasonable, and the appeal by Punjab Roadways to set aside the Lok Adalat's decision was rejected.