Maharashtra State Road Transport ... vs Lalnipuii ...Respondents

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal under the Motor Vehicles Act, noting that the appellant, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, failed to appear in the proceedings due to alleged lack of notice regarding the transfer of the case. The Court found that sufficient notice had been given and dismissed the appeals challenging the Tribunal's award of Rs.12,00,000/- to the claimant, Zoremsangi's mother, for loss of life in a road accident. The Court emphasized the importance of timely notice and the finality of the Tribunal's decision in such cases.