D. Shanmukha Sundaramma vs D. Suneetha & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the apportionment of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in a case involving the death of an auto-driver due to a vehicular accident. The Court held that the High Court's decision to award Rs.50,000 to the mother of the deceased and the balance to the widow was erroneous, emphasizing the need for a fair distribution based on dependency. The Court ultimately awarded Rs.1,25,000 to the mother, thereby modifying the High Court's order and ensuring a more equitable distribution of the compensation amount.