JAWAHAR SINGH vs BALA JAIN .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of contributory negligence in a motor vehicle accident case, specifically under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court upheld the findings of the Delhi High Court, which confirmed that the minor Jatin was driving the motorcycle rashly, leading to the death of Mukesh Jain. The Court ruled that the deceased's alleged contributory negligence was not sufficient to absolve the insurer of liability, affirming the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal.