U.P.State Road Transport Corp vs Islamuddin

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in discarding the findings of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) regarding contributory negligence in a vehicular accident case. The Court reinstated the MACT's deduction of 40% for contributory negligence, ultimately fixing the liability of the appellant Corporation at Rs. 2,35,000/- with interest. The Court emphasized that the MACT had provided sufficient reasons for its decision, which were not adequately addressed by the High Court.