Supreme Court of India · 2021-11-16
Kurvan Ansari Alias Kurvan Ali vs Shyam Kishore Murmu
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Kurvan Ansari Alias Kurvan Ali
- Respondent
- Shyam Kishore Murmu
- Author
- R.Subhash Reddy
- Bench
- Hrishikesh Roy, R. Subhash Reddy
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning a claim for compensation under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, following the death of a minor due to a motorcycle accident. The court examined the evidence of negligence and the liability of the vehicle owner and insurer. Ultimately, the court upheld the claimants' right to compensation, reinforcing the principles of liability in motor accident cases.