Pushpa @ Leela & Ors vs Shakuntala & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the liability for compensation in a motor accident case, determining that both the purchaser of the vehicle and the recorded owner are jointly liable for the compensation amount as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the insurance policy taken out by the previous owner remained valid despite the change of ownership, thus the insurer is also liable to compensate the claimants. The judgment clarified the coextensive liability of the owner and the insurer under the relevant provisions of the Act, affirming the Tribunal's decision to hold both parties accountable for the claims made by the heirs of the deceased.