Ramrao Lala Borse vs New India Assurance Company Ltd.

The Supreme Court upheld the finding of negligence under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, confirming that the accident was caused by the rash driving of the truck driver. The Court noted that the deceased, an Assistant Teacher, had a potential salary of Rs 40,000 per month had he been regularized, and thus, a 50% addition for future prospects was warranted. However, the Court modified the multiplier applied by the Tribunal, ultimately reducing the compensation awarded to Rs 26,45,000, while affirming the High Court's decision on negligence.