Dav Managing Committee & Anr vs Dabwali Fire Tragedy Victims Assn.& Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal against the High Court's judgment apportioning liability for a fire accident that resulted in 446 deaths. The High Court assigned 55% liability to the appellants and respondent no.8, with the remaining liability distributed among other parties. The Supreme Court upheld the findings of negligence and the apportionment of liability, emphasizing the joint and several liabilities of the appellants and respondent no.8. The appeal primarily contested the apportionment of liability rather than the quantum of compensation awarded.