Neerupam Mohan Mathur vs New India Assurance Co

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the enhancement of compensation under Section 110-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for the claimant who suffered a permanent disability due to a bus accident caused by negligent driving. The Court confirmed the High Court's calculation of compensation based on a 70% loss of earning capacity, a monthly salary of Rs. 3,000, and a multiplier of 16, resulting in a total compensation of Rs. 4,500 with interest at 6%. The Court emphasized the importance of considering the impact of permanent disability on earning capacity in injury claims.