MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRPT. CORPN. vs LALNIPUII

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, affirming the Tribunal's calculation of Rs.12,00,000 for the death of Zoremsangi, a member of the Indian Information Service. The Court found that the appellant, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, was liable for the accident and dismissed the appeal challenging the Tribunal's decision. The Court ruled that the appellant had sufficient notice regarding the transfer of the case, thus rejecting claims of procedural unfairness.