Claims Tribunal

Australian driving licence validity in India
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Punjab and Haryana High Court examined the legal status of a foreign driving licence in India in the context of a motor accident compensation claim. The Court considered whether an Australian domestic driving licence could satisfy the requirement of a “valid and effective” driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and also examined the impact of the appellant’s acquittal in the related criminal proceedings on the findings of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.

Insurer Must Prove Policy Breach
Case BriefsHigh Courts

Jharkhand High Court: The Single Judge Bench of M.S. Sonak, CJ.,* dismissed the insurer’s appeal and enhanced compensation for the death of

Case BriefsHigh Courts

Chhattisgarh High Court: A Division Bench of P. R. Ramchandra Menon and Parth Prateem Sahu JJ. allowed the appeal and modified the