Sushma vs Nitin Ganapati Rangole

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Karnataka High Court regarding compensation claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, affirming the finding of contributory negligence by both drivers involved in the accident. The Court held that the driver of the car failed to take necessary precautions to avoid colliding with the abandoned truck, which was also at fault for being left without warning signs. The appeals were disposed of with directions for the insurance company to satisfy the modified compensation awards within four weeks.