KUMARI KIRAN THR. HER FATHER HARINARAYAN vs SAJJAN SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, which apportioned 50% contributory negligence to the appellant-father and 50% to 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, considering their permanent disabilities and medical expenses. The judgment reinforces the principle that contributory negligence affects the compensation awarded in motor accident claims.