Alternate remedy under Sikkim Greenfield Airport Act, 2018 renders writ petition unsustainable: Sikkim HC
Sikkim High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of CJ Vijai Kumar Bist, disposed of a writ petition on carefully observing that
compensation
Compensation awarded under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 enhanced with inclusion of compensation under head of ‘future prospects’
Madhya Pradesh High Court: This appeal was filed before a Single Judge Bench of Rohit Arya, J., under Section 173 of the
Party cannot be denied its right if Court doesn’t exhibit evidence despite reference; claimants awarded compensation under MV Act: SC
“Motor Vehicles Act is a beneficial piece of legislation enacted to give solace to the victims of the motor accident who suffer
Motor Vehicles Act a code in itself; Section 24 CPC not applicable for transfer of matter thereunder: All HC
Allahabad High Court: A transfer application was filed under Section 24 of Code of Civil Procedure before a Single Judge Bench of
‘Loss of consortium’ means ‘loss of love and affection’ and aggrieved cannot claim compensation for the same under two separate heads
Kerala High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of P.R. Ramachandra Menon, J. while hearing a motor accident claims appeal, ruled that
District Consumer Forum directs ‘Amazon’ to pay compensation for “deficiency in services”
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Ganjam Behrampur: The Bench comprising of Karuna Kar Nayak (President) and Sri Purna Chandra Tripathy (Member), partly
Opportunity of being heard needs to be provided to ensure that the interests of the affected party are not prejudiced: NCDRC
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: The National Commission, through a Bench comprising of Anup Kr Thakur, Presiding Member and C. Vishwanath, Member
Medical Negligence| “Suffering of ailment by the patient after surgery is one thing, it may be due to myriad of reasons known in medical jurisprudence”
“The subject of negligence in the context of medical profession necessarily calls for treatment with a difference.” -CJ R.C. Lahoti (as he
Compensation allowed for death due to negligence in maintaining electricity system in public park
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Rajendra Menon, CJ and V. Kameswar Rao, J. allowed a letters patent appeal against
High Court refused to quantify compensation on mere allegation of ‘Medical Negligence’
Tripura High Court: A writ petition for the claim of compensation in a medical negligence case was filed before a Single Judge
Court duty-bound to provide ‘just compensation’ under MV Act irrespective of plea; compensation for ‘loss of consortium’ awarded under Article 142: SC
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Rohinton Fali Nariman and Indu Malhotra, JJ. disposed of an appeal filed challenging the compensation awarded
Possession of two driving licence where one found fake cannot render the second license invalid under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Punjab and Haryana High Court: An appeal was allowed by a Single Judge Bench comprising of Harinder Singh Sidhu, J., filed against
Former ISRO Scientist ordered for compensation of Rs 50 lakhs; committee constituted for taking action against erring police officers: SC
Life commands self-respect and dignity.
Uniform formula to be made to compensate flood affected victims of the State: Kerala High Court
Kerala High Court: A Division Bench comprising of Hrishikesh Roy, CJ. and Jayasankaran Nambiar, J., framed suggestions with regard to fixing of
Sections 194-L or 194-LA of IT Act had no application in case of rehabilitation of encroaching squatters; no TDS applicable
Bombay High Court: A Division Bench comprising of S.C. Dharmadhikari and B.P. Colabawalla, JJ. dismissed an appeal filed under Section 260-A of
LRs of deceased cannot maintain claim under Section 166 MV Act if accident occurred on deceased’s own fault or rash and negligent driving: SC
Supreme Court: The Bench of N.V. Ramana and S. Abdul Nazeer, JJ. allowed an appeal filed by the appellant (insurer) against the
Acquisition proceedings deemed to have lapsed under Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013 on non-payment of compensation
Delhi High Court: A Division Bench comprising of G.S. Sistani and Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, JJ. allowed a writ petition filed for seeking
Wife divorced on grounds of desertion entitled to claim maintenance under Section 125 CrPC; husband’s challenge to award of maintenance dismissed
Bombay High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Mangesh S. Patil, J. dismissed a husband’s challenge to the award of compensation
Owner of vehicle exonerated from recovery right granted to Insurer in view of sub-section 3(b) of Section 66 of MV Act
Delhi High Court: A Single Judge Bench comprising of Sunil Gaur, J. allowed an appeal filed against the order of the Motor
Effect of permanent disability on earning capacity of injured must be considered while awarding compensation under MV Act: SC
Supreme Court: The Bench comprising of Rohinton Fali Nariman and Indu Malhotra, JJ. allowed an appeal filed against the order of Bombay