NEERUPAM MOHAN MATHUR vs NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had enhanced the compensation awarded under Section 110-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for the claimant's permanent disability resulting from a bus accident. The Court confirmed that the Tribunal's finding of negligence on the part of the bus driver was justified and that the High Court's calculation of compensation, taking into account the claimant's loss of earning capacity and future prospects, was appropriate. The final compensation was set at Rs. 4,500 per month with interest at 6% from the date of the petition.