MOHAMMED SIDDIQUE vs NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the High Court's reduction of compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence on the part of the car driver but also confirmed the High Court's deduction of 10% for contributory negligence of the deceased, who was riding with two others on a motorcycle. The Court ultimately affirmed the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation amount to Rs.4,14,000, based on the assessment of the deceased's income and the application of a multiplier of 14 instead of 18.