State Of U.P. & Anr vs M/S. Agra Oil & General Industries

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against a High Court judgment that reduced compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to lower the compensation from Rs. 2,19,000 to Rs. 1,15,200 for future loss of income, affirming the finding of negligence on the part of the bus driver. The Court also confirmed the directive for the claimant to refund the excess amount with interest, thereby dismissing the claimant's appeal for enhancement of compensation.