Sri Chanappa Nagappa Muchalagoda vs Divisional Manager New India Insurance ...

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision to enhance the compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, recognizing the Appellant's permanent disability that precludes him from working as a heavy vehicle driver. The Court noted that the Appellant's income was correctly assessed at Rs. 4,000/- per month, and his functional disability was appropriately increased to 60%. The Court affirmed the enhanced compensation of Rs. 2,90,390/- with interest at 12% per annum from one month after the accident, emphasizing the importance of adequate compensation for loss of earning capacity under the Act.