BRANCH MANAGER,ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTD vs SHANKARAWWA .

The Supreme Court modified the High Court's order regarding compensation in a motor accident claim, determining that a multiplier of 8 is just and reasonable instead of the previously adopted multiplier of 11. The Court emphasized the need for a fair assessment of compensation based on the facts of the case. Consequently, the appeal was disposed of with the adjustment of the compensation multiplier.