Supreme Court of India · 2022-12-09
MOHD. SABEER @ SHABIR HUSSAIN vs REGIONAL MANAGER, U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/47236
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHD. SABEER @ SHABIR HUSSAIN
- Respondent
- REGIONAL MANAGER, U.P. STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal which found the driver of the bus liable for the accident due to rash and negligent driving. The court affirmed the compensation awarded to the appellant, who suffered significant injuries and permanent disability as a result of the accident. The judgment emphasized the importance of accountability in road safety and the rights of victims to seek compensation for their injuries.