GOBALD MOTOR SERVICE LTD. & ANOTHER vs R. M. K. VELUSWAMI & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that under the Fatal Accidents Act, 1855, Sections 1 and 2, dependents of a deceased can claim compensation for both pecuniary loss and loss of expectation of life as separate heads. The Court affirmed the High Court's finding of negligence on the part of the bus driver, establishing that the owner is liable for damages caused during the driver's employment. The awarded compensation of Rs. 25,000 for pecuniary loss and Rs. 6,000 for loss of expectation of life was upheld, clarifying that these claims are distinct and do not overlap.