Urmila & Ors vs Rashpal Kaur & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the application of Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in determining compensation for the death of Shri Shivlal Verma due to a motor vehicle accident. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to apply a multiplier of 13 instead of 8, recognizing the age of the deceased and the dependency of his family members. The Court held that the total compensation awarded to the appellants was Rs.4,20,600/-, thereby enhancing the amount granted by the Tribunal.