Madhya Pradesh road death case: Supreme Court restores Rs 60 lakh compensation, quashes high court cut

The Supreme Court awarded Rs 60 lakh to a road accident victim's widow and daughter, overturning a High Court decision that had drastically reduced compensation. The apex court found the High Court erred in disregarding evidence of the deceased's income as a skilled heavy machinery operator, restoring and enhancing the original MACT award.

Madhya Pradesh road death case: Supreme Court restores Rs 60 lakh compensation, quashes high court cut
The Supreme Court awarded Rs 60 lakh to a road accident victim's widow and daughter, overturning a High Court decision that had drastically reduced compensation. The apex court found the High Court erred in disregarding evidence of the deceased's income as a skilled heavy machinery operator, restoring and enhancing the original MACT award.