In Brief
Ursela Lakra, mother of a deceased, sought restoration of compensation awarded by a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. The Tribunal had awarded Rs. 21,18,770 based on the deceased's monthly income of Rs. 27,106 and a multiplier of 13. The High Court reduced this to Rs. 12,00,000 without adequate reasoning. The Supreme Court found the High Court's reduction unjustified and restored the Tribunal's award, holding that lower courts' compensation assessments should not be interfered with without substantial cause.
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