Reshma Kumari & Ors vs Madan Mohan & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the application of compensation principles under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 and 1988, specifically examining the multiplier method in calculating compensation. The Court held that the multiplier specified in the Second Schedule must be applied consistently, and clarified the criteria for determining the multiplicand, particularly concerning future prospects. The appeals were allowed in part, enhancing the compensation awarded by the lower courts.