MITHUSINH PANNASINH CHAUHAN vs GUJARAT STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORP.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded to the appellant under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, from Rs. 2,19,000 to Rs. 1,15,200 for future loss of income due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. The Court affirmed that the claimant was entitled to compensation but found the amount awarded by the MACT to be excessive, thus directing the appellant to refund the excess amount with interest. The judgment clarified the principles of compensation calculation in motor accident claims.