Supreme Court of India · 2011-09-05
U.P.State Roadways Transport Corp vs National Ins.Co.Ltd.& Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- U.P.State Roadways Transport Corp
- Respondent
- National Ins.Co.Ltd.& Ors
- Bench
- Deepak Verma, Dalveer Bhandari
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court in Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Vs. Kulsum & Ors. addressed the liability of the employer under the Motor Vehicles Act, specifically under Section 166, regarding compensation for accident victims. The Court emphasized that the employer is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its employees while on duty. The appeal was disposed of in favor of the claimants, affirming the lower court's decision on compensation.