Falling of Tree Branch Not Accident “Arising Out of the Use of a Motor Vehicle”; To Do Complete Justice SC Enhances Compensation to ₹ 25 lakhs Under Article 142
The Court recognised that it would be unrealistic to expect a constant vigil over every tree and shrub within city limits. Likewise, although it may be conceivable that an old branch might eventually give way, public authorities cannot be expected to cut every branch merely because such a possibility exists.