Vaibhav Jain vs Hindustan Motors Pvt. Ltd

The Supreme Court addressed the liability of the dealer and manufacturer under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, in a case concerning compensation for accidental death. The Court upheld the Tribunal's finding that both M/s Hindustan Motors and the dealer, M/s Vaibhav Motors, were jointly and severally liable for the compensation awarded to the claimants. The appeal by the dealer challenging the liability was dismissed, while the claimants' appeal for enhanced compensation was allowed, affirming the High Court's decision.