Mohan Soni vs Ram Avtar Tomar & Ors

The Supreme Court held that under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the compensation awarded to the appellant for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident was inadequate. The Court found that the Tribunal had erred in assessing the appellant's monthly income and disability percentage, ultimately determining that the compensation should reflect a more accurate assessment of loss of future earnings and suffering. The Court enhanced the total compensation to Rs.2,58,000, including interest, thereby overturning the High Court's decision to merely adjust the monthly income.