Supreme Court of India · 2022-12-15
Gohar Mohammad vs Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Gohar Mohammad
- Respondent
- Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport ...
- Author
- J.K. Maheshwari
- Bench
- J.K. Maheshwari, S. Abdul Nazeer
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Allahabad High Court, affirming the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's award of Rs. 31,90,000 in favor of the claimants for the death of the deceased due to a road accident involving the appellant's bus. The court found that the appellant, as the owner of the vehicle, was liable for the compensation awarded to the legal representatives of the deceased. The judgment emphasized the responsibility of vehicle owners in ensuring safety and accountability in road traffic incidents.