K.R. CHIKKARANGAIAH vs KEMPARANGAIAH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, which apportioned contributory negligence equally between the appellant-father and the driver of the offending tractor, under Sections 279, 337, and 338 IPC. The Court affirmed the Tribunal's calculation of compensation for the appellants, who suffered permanent disabilities due to the accident, determining the total compensation based on notional income and future loss of income due to disabilities. The appeals were dismissed, maintaining the Tribunal's award and the principle of shared negligence in motor accident claims.