SANOBANU NAZIRBHAI MIRZA vs AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL TRANSPORT SERVICE

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the reduction of compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically referencing Section 163-A. The Court held that the High Court erred in modifying the Tribunal's compensation amount, emphasizing the need for just and reasonable compensation for the legal heirs of the deceased. The Court reinstated the original compensation awarded by the Tribunal, thereby overturning the High Court's decision.