DAV MANAGING COMMITTEE vs DABWALI FIRE TRAGEDY VICTIMS ASSN..

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's findings on negligence in the Dabwali fire tragedy, where 446 individuals died. The Court confirmed the apportionment of liability for compensation, holding the appellants and Rajiv Marriage Palace jointly and severally liable for 55% of the compensation, while the remaining liability was distributed among other parties. The Court emphasized adherence to established compensation principles from cases such as Lata Wadhwa & Ors. Vs. State of Bihar and D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal.