RAMPRASAD BALMIKI vs ANIL KUMAR JAIN .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, which found that the appellant was not entitled to compensation for permanent disability under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as it was not established that he had sustained any permanent disability. The Tribunal affirmed that while the accident was caused by the negligence of the other driver, the appellant's claim for compensation was denied due to lack of evidence regarding his future earning capacity and pension post-retirement. The Court emphasized the need for clear evidence of loss of income and future prospects to determine compensation.