SAMUNDRA DEVI vs NARENDRA KAUR .

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's judgment reducing compensation under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that the accident was due to the truck driver's negligence and confirmed the compensation amount of Rs.12,80,000 for loss of dependency, along with additional amounts for companionship and funeral expenses. The Court clarified that the insurer was not liable for compensation due to the driver's lack of a valid driving license, establishing that the insurer could recover the compensation paid from the vehicle owner.