In Brief
In this motor vehicle accident case, the Supreme Court examined whether the dependents of a State transport corporation employee killed in an accident involving the corporation's vehicle could claim both statutory compensation and compassionate appointment. The Court held that compensation already received under the Motor Vehicles Act precluded a separate claim for compassionate appointment. The corporation's regulations disqualifying such dependents aimed to prevent financial overburden. The appeal was allowed, confirming that statutory compensation and compassionate appointment are mutually exclusive remedies in such circumstances.">
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