SYED BASHEER AHAMED vs MOHD. JAMEEL

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 from Rs.6,08,000/- to Rs.3,56,000/-. The Court affirmed the High Court's finding that the deceased's monthly income was Rs.4,000/-, based on the Income Tax Return, and upheld the deductions for personal expenses and the multiplier applied by the Tribunal. The Court concluded that the compensation awarded was just and reasonable under the circumstances.