As per case facts, the deceased, husband of claimant 1 and father of claimants 2-4, died in a motor accident involving a TATA Sumo. The MACT awarded compensation, which the ... insurance company appealed, challenging both liability (alleging an unknown vehicle, no valid license) and the quantum of compensation (claiming it was excessive and that death benefits/pension should be deducted, incorrect multiplier). The claimants sought enhanced compensation. The question arose whether the accident was due to the offending vehicle's negligence, if the MACT's award was just, and if compensation could be enhanced without a claimant's cross-appeal. Finally, the High Court affirmed the driver's negligence, dismissed the appellant's objections regarding liability and deductions, and, guided by Supreme Court precedents, enhanced the compensation, stating that just compensation can be awarded even if it exceeds the claimed amount and can be modified by the appellate court.