National Insurance Co.Ltd vs Kusuma & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the loss of an unborn child due to an accident. The Court affirmed that an unborn child can be considered a child for compensation purposes, referencing the principle from New India Assurance Company Ltd. Vs. Satender & Ors. The final compensation was set at ₹1,80,000 with interest at 6% per annum from the date of the claim petition.