The case involved a motor vehicle accident on February 22, 2015, where a woman, riding pillion on a motorcycle, succumbed to her injuries two days later. Her husband (first appellant) and children (second and third appellants) filed a compensation claim for her death. The Supreme Court upheld the finding of rash and negligent driving by the motorcycle rider. While the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) had awarded ₹18,81,966/- in total compensation, and the High Court made some modifications, the Supreme Court made further adjustments and awarded ₹17,84,766/-.