SYED ASHRAFF vs COMMR. BANGALORE DEVT.AUTH.& ANR.

The Supreme Court held that under the Second Schedule of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the calculation of compensation for injuries must consider the victim's income and apply an appropriate multiplier. In this case, the appellant, a professor with a monthly income of Rs. 3,000 and a permanent disability of 35%, was entitled to Rs. 2,14,000 for loss of income, in addition to medical expenses and other compensation awarded by the Tribunal. The Court allowed the appeal and enhanced the compensation, which will carry interest at 6% per annum as granted by the High Court.