Sanobanu Nazirbhai Mirza & Ors vs Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the reduction of compensation awarded to the legal representatives of Nazirbhai under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the Gujarat High Court erred in reducing the compensation from Rs. 3,51,300/- to Rs. 2,51,800/- and ordering a refund of Rs. 99,500/-, emphasizing the need for just compensation in line with the provisions of Section 163-A of the M.V. Act. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's award, affirming the right to adequate compensation for the claimants.