USHA RAJKHOWA vs M/S PARAMOUT INDUSTRIES .

The Supreme Court upheld the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal's decision that limited the appellants' compensation to 50% due to contributory negligence of the deceased driver, Jadhav Rajkhowa, under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court emphasized that the insurance policy was an Act Policy, which did not cover the driver's life risk, thus impacting the claim against Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. The judgment confirmed the Tribunal's compensation amount of Rs. 6,56,300/- while addressing the liability of the insurance companies involved.