Contributory Negligence – Passengers Travelling in A Horse Cart

Rajendra Singh and Ors (Appelant) Vs. National Insurance Company Limited and Ors (Supreme Court) HELD THAT: Passengers travelling in vehicle cannot be held responsible for contributory negligence of the driver of the vehicle and claim cannot be reduced on the same ground. FACTS OF THE CASE:  The deceased in the  appeal was a housewife aged about 30 years. The second deceased was her daughter aged about 12 years. The claimants are the husband/father of the deceased and three minor siblings. The two deceased on 25.12.2012 were travelling in a horse cart along with some others to a religious co...