Raj Rani & Ors vs Oriental Insurance Co.Ltd.& Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident case, where the deceased, Diwan Pal Singh, was driving a car that collided with a truck parked without lights. The Court held that both drivers contributed to the accident, attributing 50% negligence to each. The Court further ruled that the claimants, being the deceased's family, were entitled to only 50% of the compensation due to the deceased's contributory negligence, thereby affirming the High Court's decision to reduce the compensation amount accordingly.