In Brief
Two injured persons appealed against a High Court decision that set aside compensation awards from a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal. The Tribunal had awarded Rs. 2,53,400 to one appellant and Rs. 1,01,000 to the other, holding the vehicle owner liable because the driver lacked proper licensure for the vehicle type. The High Court had quashed the award on jurisdictional grounds, but the insurer did not contest this issue. The Supreme Court allowed the appeals, restored the Tribunal's award, and held that vehicle owners remain liable when drivers lack proper licenses—a principle settled by prior precedent.
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