Icici Lombard General Insurance Co. ... vs Ajay Kumar Mohanty .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's reduction of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act lacked adequate reasoning and failed to apply judicial scrutiny to the evidence presented. The Court reinstated the Tribunal's award of Rs. 22,85,322/- for the claimant's disability sustained in a motor accident, emphasizing the need for a reasoned decision in compensation matters. The Court also maintained the interest rate at 7.5% per annum, thereby ensuring the claimant receives fair compensation for the injuries sustained.