S. Kumar(Dead) vs United India Insurance Co. Ltd.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's modification of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal's award was unjustified, as it reduced the compensation from Rs. 4,58,060/- to Rs. 2,11,060/- without sufficient basis. The Court emphasized that the assessment of permanent partial disablement should consider all injuries sustained, including the claimant's significant medical evidence of 95% disablement. The Court restored the original compensation amount awarded by the Tribunal, affirming the principles of fair compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.