Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-22
Narayan vs Manager Royal Sundaram Alliance ...
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Narayan
- Respondent
- Manager Royal Sundaram Alliance ...
- Author
- Hemant Gupta
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia, Hemant Gupta
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, affirming that the accident was caused by the negligent driving of a Heavy Goods Vehicle, resulting in the death of Kiran. The court confirmed the liability of the insurance company to compensate the claimants, who were Kiran's family members. The judgment emphasized the importance of accountability in road safety and the role of insurance in providing financial relief to victims' families.