Sandeep Khanuja vs Atul Dande & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's enhancement of compensation under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, from ₹5,35,227 to ₹6,35,000 for the appellant who suffered permanent disability due to a motor accident. The Court emphasized the need for adequate compensation considering the nature of injuries and the impact on the appellant's daily life and earning capacity. The finding of negligence by the driver was not contested, thus affirming the liability of the respondents for the accident.