Laxmidhar Nayak vs Jugal Kishore Behera .

The Supreme Court held that the compensation awarded for the death of Chanchali Nayak in a road accident was inadequate, as the tribunal had assessed her monthly income at Rs.650/- based on an improbable daily wage of Rs.25/-. The Court emphasized that the income should reflect the actual earning potential of an agricultural labourer, considering her responsibilities as a mother and household contributor. The Court enhanced the compensation amount, reaffirming the liability of the insurance company to indemnify the claimants despite previous findings.