Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Ss. 163A and 166 – Nature of claim – Application mentioning S. 163A but averments alleging rash and negligent driving

Title: S. Shakul Hameed v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation – Motor Accident Compensation Enhanced

Subtitle: Supreme Court holds High Court cannot reduce disability without appeal by insurer; enhances compensation for loss of income

Excerpt: The Supreme Court enhanced motor accident compensation holding that income cannot be restricted to S. 163A schedule when claim is under S. 166, and that High Court improperly reduced disability from 50% to 40% without any appeal by the insurer. Loss of income compensation enhanced to Rs. 7,14,000/-.

Tags: #CivilAppeal70of2026, S. Shakul Hameed v. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Motor Vehicles Act 1988, MVA S. 163A, MVA S. 166, Motor Accident Compensation, Disability Assessment, Loss of Income, Future Prospects, Multiplier, Self-Employed, Ramachandrappa Case, Supreme Court 2026, 2026 SupremeCourtOnline 1003, #1414901

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