MANASVI JAIN vs DELHI TRANSPORT COR.LTD..

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, emphasizing that the calculation of 'take home salary' should not include deductions for contributions to provident funds and insurance. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's application of the multiplier method for calculating loss of dependency, resulting in a total compensation of Rs.10,25,176/- with interest at 5% p.a. The appeal by the appellant for enhancement of compensation was dismissed, while the liability for payment was placed on the National Insurance Company as per the High Court's ruling.