Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd vs Mohd. Nasir & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Workmen Compensation Act, 1923 and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 in determining compensation for claimants with disabilities resulting from accidents. The Court upheld the decisions of the lower courts regarding the assessment of loss of earning capacity and the corresponding compensation amounts, emphasizing that the determination of disability and earning capacity must be based on factual evidence presented. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the awards granted by the Commissioners and the High Court.