Rasmita Biswal vs Divisional Manager, National ...

The Supreme Court reinstated the original compensation amount of Rs.22,60,000 awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal to the appellants, who were the family of the deceased in a motor vehicle accident. The Court found that the High Court had erred in reducing the compensation to Rs.17,00,000 without adequate justification. The judgment emphasizes the importance of fair compensation for victims of motor vehicle accidents and the need for thorough consideration of all relevant factors in determining compensation.