Bimla Devi & Ors vs Himachal Road Transport Corpn. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's decision that Jawala Ram died due to the negligence of the bus driver and conductor under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court found sufficient evidence, including eyewitness testimony and post-mortem reports, to establish that the bus was reversed without warning, leading to the accident. The appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the Tribunal's award of compensation to the appellants.