R.D. HATTANGADI vs PEST CONTROL (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

The Supreme Court ruled on the liability for compensation under Section 110-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, following an accident that resulted in the appellant suffering 100% disability. The Court established that both drivers were negligent, leading to the head-on collision, and thus both the owners of the vehicles were liable for compensation. The Court upheld the appellant's claim for compensation, emphasizing the need for accountability in road traffic accidents.