ARUN KUMAR AGRAWAL vs NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. .

The Supreme Court addressed the criteria for determining compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for dependents of a deceased woman without a regular income. The Court held that while the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal recognized the loss of dependency, it improperly reduced the compensation amount based on the notion that the deceased was not an earning member. The Court emphasized that the loss of love, affection, and domestic support must also be considered, leading to the conclusion that the compensation should reflect the true impact of the loss on the family.