C.Latha & Ors vs M/S New India Assurance Co.Ltd

The Supreme Court held that the High Court of Karnataka erred in reducing the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (M.A.C.T.) from Rs. 11 lakhs to Rs. 5,38,800/-. The Court reinstated the original compensation amount, emphasizing that the High Court did not provide sufficient justification for the reduction. The appeal was disposed of by restoring the M.A.C.T.'s order, with no costs awarded.