B.Kothandapani vs Tamil Nadu State Transport Corp.Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the modification of compensation awarded by the High Court under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court held that the appellant-claimant is entitled to an additional sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- for permanent disability, which was previously awarded by the Tribunal but reduced by the High Court. The Court emphasized that the issue was solely about the quantum of compensation and upheld the Tribunal's findings on negligence, thereby restoring the original compensation amount awarded by the Tribunal.