T.C. John @ Yohannan (Deceased) Through ... vs V.J. Antony

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation awarded to the appellants-claimants from ₹4,15,000 to ₹9,84,500, along with interest at 8% per annum. However, it affirmed the High Court's denial of interest for the period between 22.06.2016 to 13.07.2023, citing the delay in supplying the paper book to the insurance company's counsel as a reason. The Court emphasized that the appellants-claimants, being poor and illiterate, should not be penalized for the procedural delays caused by their counsel, but the interest for the specified period was not warranted under the circumstances.