URMILA DEVI vs BRANCH MANAGER, NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD. .

The Supreme Court overturned the High Court's decision that deemed the claimant's cross-objection not maintainable in a motor vehicle accident compensation case. The court found that the Insurance Company could not evade liability based on alleged breaches of the insurance policy by the driver and owner of the vehicle. The Tribunal's ruling to allow the claim petition was upheld, affirming the rights of the claimants to receive compensation.