Oriental Insurance Co.Ltd vs Angad Kol & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to increase the compensation awarded to the claimants under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically referencing Section 2(10) and Section 2(14) regarding the definitions of 'driving licence' and 'goods carriage'. The Court ruled that the driver did not possess a valid licence for the vehicle type, but the compensation calculation was justified based on the deceased's contribution to the family and the application of the multiplier method. The final compensation awarded was Rs.3,40,000/- including various heads of loss, affirming the High Court's order.