C. MOHANRAJU vs DIVISIONAL MANAGER, UNIT.IND.ASS.CO&ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation awarded to the appellant under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. The Court recalculated the appellant's future loss of income based on a monthly income of Rs.3,500, leading to an annual income of Rs.42,000 and a total future loss of income of Rs.6,72,000 using a multiplier of 16. The Court also considered the disability percentage and awarded additional compensation for pain, suffering, and medical expenses, ultimately increasing the total compensation amount to Rs.2,78,500 with interest.