Supreme Court of India · 2009-05-15
K. UNNIKRISHNAN vs M/S. MAGNUM MAIL MANAG. SER. PVT.LTD&ANR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2007/19243
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- K. UNNIKRISHNAN
- Respondent
- M/S. MAGNUM MAIL MANAG. SER. PVT.LTD&ANR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the High Court is obligated to provide reasons when modifying the award of a Tribunal. The Court found that the High Court failed to state the basis for enhancing the amount awarded, leading to a lack of clarity and justification in its judgment. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the impugned judgment and remitted the matter to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits.