M.MANSOOR vs UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO.LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, affirming that the accident was caused by the rash and negligent driving of the container lorry. The Court confirmed the Tribunal's calculation of compensation, which included the deceased's monthly salary of Rs.18,100 and applied a multiplier of 17, resulting in a total compensation of Rs.24,65,668 with interest. The appeal was dismissed as the Tribunal's findings were supported by sufficient evidence and legal principles.