M.K. KUNHIMOHAMMED vs P.A. AHMEDKUTTY & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 95(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, the insurer's liability for each passenger in a non-cab vehicle was limited to Rs.5,000, and this limit was applicable irrespective of the total compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The Court clarified that the limits set forth in Section 95(2)(b)(ii) are not merely minimums but establish maximum liabilities for insurers. The Special Leave Petition was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision regarding the insurer's liability.