Jakir Hussein vs Sabir & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the appeal against the High Court's modification of the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal's award under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the compensation awarded was inadequate, emphasizing the need for just and reasonable compensation considering the appellant's permanent disability and loss of earnings. The Court enhanced the compensation amount, affirming the necessity to account for both pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages in such cases.