Supreme Court Ruling: “Contributory Negligence Cannot Be Assumed Without Evidence” — Overturns High Court's Finding, Restores Tribunal’s Award of ₹1.20 Crore Compensation to Victim’s Family in Fatal Bus Accident Case Based on Verified Income and Future Prospects
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Supreme Court Ruling: “Contributory Negligence Cannot Be Assumed Without Evidence” — Overturns High Court’s Finding, Restores Tribunal’s Award of ₹1.20 Crore Compensation to Victim’s Family in Fatal Bus Accident Case Based on Verified Income and Future Prospects

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and set aside the High Court’s finding of 25% contributory negligence on the part of the deceased. The Court restored the finding…
May 27, 2025