Syed Sadiq Etc vs Divisional Manager,United India ...

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning the enhancement of compensation awarded by the High Court in motor vehicle accident cases. The Court found that the High Court erred in determining the disability percentage of the claimant, concluding it at 65% without proper justification, while the Tribunal had assessed it at 30%. The Court emphasized the need for a more objective assessment of loss of income due to permanent disability, referencing the principles established in Raj Kumar v. Ajay Kumar (2011) 1 SCC 343 regarding the correlation between physical disability and loss of earning capacity.