MANJURI BERA vs ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

The Supreme Court held that a married daughter can be considered a 'legal representative' under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but is not entitled to compensation unless she can prove dependency on the deceased. The Court found that the Calcutta High Court's dismissal of the claim based on the lack of dependency was overly technical and did not account for the loss to the estate. The Court emphasized the need for a pragmatic interpretation of the law, ultimately allowing the appeal and remanding the case for further consideration.