THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF DELHI vs SMT. SUSHIELA DEVI .

The Supreme Court upheld the liability of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, specifically citing Section 478 regarding the requirement of a two-month legal notice before filing a suit. The Court found that the claimants had complied with the notice requirement and that the suit was not barred by time, affirming the compensation amount of Rs.1,44,000 awarded by the High Court. The Court clarified that the Municipal Corporation's duty to maintain public safety includes liability for negligence resulting in accidents.