Shivaraj vs Rajendra

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the tribunal under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, affirming that the appellant, who suffered grievous injuries due to the negligent driving of a tractor, was entitled to compensation for permanent disability. The Court confirmed the tribunal's findings regarding the appellant's employment as a coolie and the calculation of loss of future income based on a notional income of Rs.150 per day, applying a multiplier of 18 for his age. The Court dismissed the insurer's appeal, thereby maintaining the compensation awarded by the tribunal.