Dependency, Not Legal Status, Governs Computation of Loss of Dependency; Second Wife and Minor Daughter Held Entitled to Compensation under MV Act: Karnataka HC
The Court Enhanced the Motor Accident Compensation from ₹15 Lakhs to ₹30 Lakhs.
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“Victims Wait Years for Justice”: Bombay HC Calls for Special Appellate Tribunal for Motor Accident & Railway Compensation Appeals
“The huge pendency in the High Court results in these appeals being disposed of after at least 8 to 10 years from the date of filing, and this again results in severe prejudice to the claimants.”
No discrimination between mental and physical illness: Jharkhand High Court directs reimbursement for psychiatric treatment
Section 21(4) of Mental Healthcare Act provides that every insurer shall make provision for medical insurance for treatment of mental illness on the same basis as is provided for physical illness.