Thangavel vs The Managing Director Tamil Nadu State ...

The Supreme Court examined the reduction of compensation awarded to the parents of a deceased child in a motor accident case. The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court had reduced the income estimate based on Schedule II of the Motor Vehicles Act, leading to a lower compensation amount. The Court upheld the original award, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for loss of dependency and related damages, and clarified the application of Schedule II in such cases.