In Brief
This case concerns a mother's appeal against the High Court's reduction of motor accident compensation awarded to her by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal for the death of her son. The Tribunal had determined the deceased's monthly income as Rs. 27,106, applied a multiplier of 13, and awarded Rs. 21,18,770. The High Court reduced this to Rs. 12,00,000 without providing reasons. The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred and restored the Tribunal's award, finding it properly determined based on income and multiplier. The insurer was directed to deposit the differential amount within twelve weeks with 9 per cent interest.
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