ASHVINBHAI JAYANTILAL MODI vs RAMKARAN RAMCHANDRA SHARMA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's calculation of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court confirmed the monthly income of the deceased at Rs. 18,000, but modified the deduction for personal expenses from 1/3rd to 50%, resulting in a recalculated loss of dependency. The Court ultimately dismissed the appellant's claim for enhancement of compensation, maintaining the awarded amount of Rs. 18,59,200 with interest at 9% per annum.