Bijoy Kumar Dugar vs Bidyadhar Dutta & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals concerning compensation for a fatal accident under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court held that both the deceased and the bus driver were negligent, leading to a shared liability for compensation, which was initially set at Rs. 1,76,800/- by the MACT. The High Court's modification of the interest payable by the insurer was upheld, limiting it to two years post-accident. The Court ultimately dismissed the claimants' appeal for enhanced compensation, affirming the High Court's decision.