M.Mansoor & Anr vs United India Insurance Co.Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal regarding the reduction of compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, following a fatal accident caused by negligent driving. The Court upheld the finding of negligence against the container lorry driver and clarified the application of the multiplier method for calculating compensation, ultimately restoring the original compensation amount of Rs.24,65,668/- as determined by the Motor Claims Tribunal. The Court emphasized the importance of considering the deceased's age, income, and family dependency in compensation calculations.