Magma General Insurance Co. Ltd vs Nanu Ram Alias Chuhru Ram

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, affirming the findings of the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal regarding the negligent driving of the respondent. The Court reiterated the principles established in National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi regarding the calculation of compensation, including the use of minimum wages for unskilled workers. The total compensation of Rs. 3,39,208 was confirmed, along with interest from the date of the claim until realization.