Shivakumar M vs The Managing Director, Bmtc

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, a painter, was entitled to a higher compensation for injuries sustained in a motor accident, adjusting his monthly income to Rs.10,000 from the Rs.6,500 assessed by the High Court. The Court emphasized that the absence of formal evidence regarding income should not undermine the appellant's self-assessment, given his profession as a casual worker. The Court directed the respondent to calculate the compensation with interest at 9% per annum from the date of the claim petition, allowing the appeal to this extent.