Jiju Kuruvila & Ors vs Kunjujamma Mohan & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's decision to enhance compensation under Sections 140 and 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, for the dependents of Joy Kuruvila, who died in a motor accident. The Court established that the liability for the accident was to be apportioned at a 50:50 ratio between the deceased and the bus driver, emphasizing the need for fair compensation for loss of income and consortium. The Court affirmed the claimants' right to compensation amounting to Rs. 57,25,000/- with interest, recognizing the deceased's significant contribution to the family's financial stability.