Anu Bhanvara Etc. vs Iffco Tokio General Insurance Company ...

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the owner and driver of a jeep (goods vehicle) are liable for compensation to gratuitous passengers injured in an accident, despite the vehicle being insured only for goods transport. The Court clarified that the insurer is not liable as the passengers were not covered under the insurance policy. The Court affirmed the compensation amounts awarded by the High Court, stating that the assessments for medical expenses and disability were adequate under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, specifically referencing Section 166.