The Divisional Controller, Ksrtc vs Mahadeva Shetty And Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the claimant is entitled to compensation for injuries sustained due to the negligent driving of a bus owned by the Karnataka State Road Corporation. The Court affirmed the High Court's enhancement of compensation from Rs.2.20 lakhs to Rs.6.25 lakhs, emphasizing the need for adequate compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of future income. The Court rejected the Corporation's argument that the accident was an act of God, thereby upholding the principle of liability in negligence cases.