GOVIND YADAV vs THE NEW INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, where the appellant sought enhancement of compensation awarded by the Tribunal. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to increase the compensation amount, determining the appellant's income to be Rs.24,000 per annum and applying a multiplier of 17 for future loss of income due to 70% disability. The Court affirmed the total compensation amount of Rs.2,85,600 for future loss of income, along with additional amounts for medical expenses and other losses.