HAFIZUN BEGUM vs MD. IKRAM HEQUE .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically regarding the rights of legal heirs who are not dependants of the deceased. The Court held that even if the brothers of the deceased were not dependants, they could still claim compensation as legal representatives, emphasizing that a realistic view should be taken regarding beneficiaries of the estate. The appeal by the widow was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that recognized the brothers' entitlement to compensation despite their non-dependant status.