Supreme Court of India
U.P. State Road Transport Corp. v. Islamuddin
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What the Court ordered
We are of the view that G there was contributory negligence on the part of the claimant.
Judgment, page 2
From the headnote
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - s. 166 - Compensation - Determination of - Contributory negligence by claimant - Effect of - Motor accident resulting in injuries to claimant - Compensation fixed by tribunal - However, deduction of 40% on account of contributory negligence of claimant- Award of Rs. 1,80,3581-- High Court holding that reasons indicated for deduction for contributory negligence not sufficient - On appeal, held: There was contributory negligence - Considering the nature of accident, Rs.…
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