C.LATHA vs M/S NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court 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 restored the original compensation amount, emphasizing that the M.A.C.T.'s assessment was justified and should not have been altered without sufficient grounds. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, reinstating the M.A.C.T.'s decision.