RADHA KRISHNA vs GOKUL .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the appellants were entitled to compensation for the death of their son in a road accident caused by the negligent driving of a truck. The Court found that the Tribunal's award of Rs.8,000 was inadequate and emphasized the need for a proper assessment of loss of dependency, ultimately enhancing the compensation amount. The Court upheld the principles of calculating compensation based on the deceased's age and potential earnings, applying a multiplier method for determining the total compensation.