S. Shakul Hameed vs Tamilnadu State Transport Coropration ...

The Supreme Court considered an appeal for enhancement of compensation awarded to a claimant who suffered disability in a motor vehicle accident. The Tribunal had awarded Rs. 2,12,800, which was slightly enhanced by the High Court to Rs. 2,23,000 with interest. The claimant argued that the Tribunal erred in adopting a lower monthly income figure from the Motor Vehicle Act Schedule instead of considering his actual earnings or minimum wages applicable at the time of the accident. The Court examined the appropriate basis for calculating income and disability compensation and the applicability of statutory schedules versus actual income evidence.