The Managing Director, Ksrtc vs P. Chandramouli

The Supreme Court examined an appeal against the High Court of Karnataka's partial modification of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's order concerning compensation for a fatal road accident involving a KSRTC bus. The key issue was the liability of the KSRTC bus driver for rash and negligent driving under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the quantum of compensation payable to the claimants. The Court upheld the findings on negligence and affirmed the entitlement of the claimants to compensation, emphasizing the duty of care owed by public transport operators. The appeal was decided in favor of the claimants, confirming the award of compensation with interest.