BIJOY KUMAR DUGAR vs BIDYADHAR DUTTA .

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation for a fatal accident under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that both the deceased and the bus driver were negligent, thus establishing contributory negligence. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to limit interest on the compensation awarded to a two-year period, affirming the liability of the insurer for half the compensation amount as determined by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.