National Insurance Co.Ltd vs Kimlibai & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the death of Vir Singh in a motor accident. The Court confirmed the High Court's calculation of compensation based on the deceased's presumed income of Rs.100 per day, applying a multiplier of 17 and allowing additional conventional damages. The total compensation was set at Rs.4,84,000 with interest at 6% per annum, affirming the liability of the insurance company despite its claims of non-liability due to alleged lack of valid driving licenses.