MOHAN SONI vs RAM AVTAR TOMAR .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the appellant was entitled to compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident caused by negligent driving. The Court found that the Tribunal had erred in assessing the appellant's disability at 50% instead of 60% as per the disabled-person identity card. The Court ultimately enhanced the total compensation amount to Rs.2,58,000, considering the appellant's correct monthly income and disability percentage.