Indra Devi & Ors vs Bagada Ram & Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, 'no fault compensation' is payable regardless of any wrongful act or negligence of the deceased. The Court found that the Tribunal erred in directing the refund of the no fault compensation amount to the insurance company, as this contradicts the principle of no fault compensation. Consequently, the Court set aside the Tribunal's order allowing the insurance company to recover the interim compensation amount along with interest.