D. SHANMUKHA SUNDARAMMA vs D. SUNEETHA .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation distribution under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in a case involving the death of an auto-driver in 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 justified, considering the ages and circumstances of both claimants. The Court affirmed the need for equitable distribution of compensation while noting the insurer's lack of involvement in apportionment disputes.