SANDEEP KHANUJA vs ATUL DANDE

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 injuries sustained by the appellant in a motor accident. The Court noted that the MACT had already established the respondent's liability due to rash and negligent driving, which was not contested. The judgment emphasized the need for adequate compensation reflecting the appellant's permanent disability and loss of earning capacity, thereby affirming the principle that compensation must be just and reasonable.