C.H.SURYANARAYANA vs ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in reducing the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal from Rs.2,16,000/- to Rs.1,08,000/-. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's original compensation amount, emphasizing that the reduction was not justified given the peculiar facts of the case. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, restoring the Tribunal's decision.