Nutan Rani vs Ajit Singh (Dead) And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in not granting an addition for future prospects in the compensation calculation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Citing the Constitution Bench decision in National Insurance Company Ltd. v Pranay Sethi, the Court established that a 40% addition for future prospects is warranted for the deceased's age. The total compensation was recalculated to Rs 6,41,200 with interest at 9% per annum from the date of the petition until payment, allowing the appeal and modifying the earlier judgment.