Sudarsan Puhan vs Jayanta Kumar Mohanty And Anr. Etc.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 from Rs.24,62,065 to Rs.20,00,000, finding that the High Court correctly assessed the quantum of damages in light of the evidence presented. The Court emphasized that compensation must be just and reasonable, reflecting the actual loss suffered by the claimant. Consequently, the appeal for enhancement by the appellant-claimant was dismissed as infructuous.