SANTOSH DEVI vs NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.LTD..

The Supreme Court upheld the enhancement of compensation awarded by the Punjab and Haryana High Court under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the death of Swaran Singh due to the rash and negligent driving of Varinder Singh. The Court clarified that the Tribunal's assessment of the deceased's income and dependency was inadequate, and it emphasized the need for a proper multiplier to be applied in calculating compensation. The final compensation was increased to Rs. 1,32,000 with interest, affirming the High Court's decision.