Rajesh Kumar @ Raju vs Yudhvir Singh & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed a claim for compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, where the appellant sought Rs.10,00,000 for injuries sustained in an accident. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to increase the compensation amount, emphasizing the need to consider the total disability as per the certificate issued, and clarified that the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 could be relevant for assessing damages. The Court ultimately ruled that the appellant was entitled to a higher compensation due to the severity of his injuries and the inadequacy of the initial award.