SANJAY BATHAM vs MUNNALAL PARIHAR .

The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court's enhancement of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the appellant who sustained grievous injuries in a motor accident. The Court affirmed the High Court's assessment of the appellant's disability at 50% and the application of a multiplier of 16 for calculating loss of earnings, resulting in a total compensation of Rs. 2,50,000, while reducing the interest rate from 9% to 7% per annum. The judgment reinforces the principles for determining compensation in motor accident claims, emphasizing the need for fair assessment of injuries and losses.