Mohan Singh vs Kashi Bai & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in a case involving a fatal accident. The Court upheld the High Court's finding of contributory negligence by both drivers, emphasizing that both parties failed to avoid the collision. The Court also reviewed the compensation awarded by the Tribunal, affirming the calculations based on the deceased's age and income, ultimately determining the compensation amounts for the heirs of the deceased.