Motor Accident Archives

Mere attempt to overtake vehicle not Negligence; Supreme Court enhances MACT compensation from Rs.1,01,250 to Rs.11,25,000

Regarding appellant’s attempt to overtake a vehicle, the Court stated that he was doing an act which is an everyday occurrence on the road, but resultantly suffered extensive injuries himself. Furthermore, it was proved that the offending vehicle was being driven rashly and negligently.

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Are LR’s eligible for insurance claim, even WHEN the policy was purchased after death? Madhya Pradesh HC answers

Madhya Pradesh High Court: While dismissing an appeal filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging award passed by

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[Motor Accident Case] Determination of a just compensation cannot be equated to be a bonanza: Bom HC

Bombay High Court: Addressing a dispute with regard to the percentage of permanent disability and determination of compensation, Shrikant D. Kulkarni, J.,

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“She might not be a legal heir of the deceased, but she certainly suffered on account of his death”; Mother-in-law can claim compensation as a dependant under MV Act: SC

Supreme Court: The Division Bench of S. Abdul Nazeer* and Krishna Murari, JJ., held that neither the percentage of deduction for personal

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Ker HC | “No other person whether a passenger or owner of the vehicle was supposed to share seat of the driver”; HC exonerates insurer, Bajaj Allianz from liability to pay compensation

Kerala High Court: A. Badharudeen, J., exonerated the insurance company, Bajaj Allianz from liability to pay compensation in a motor accident case.

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MV Act| Tribunals, Courts must recognize actual needs; award just compensation to help restore dignity of claimant with permanent disability: SC

Supreme Court: Reminding the Courts that the Motor Vehicles Act is in the nature of social welfare legislation and its provisions make

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P&H HC | Driving license and income tax record suggest contradictory age details; HC resolves the age controversy in an accident claim case

Punjab and Haryana High Court: Anil Kshetarpal, J., denied interfering with the decision of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal with regard to

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Bom HC | Whether separate earnings of a widow disentitle her from claiming compensation in a case of a vehicular accident? Read the interesting aspects: Whether remarriage, number of dependents, etc. will have an impact in claim petitions

Bombay High Court: S.M. Modak, J., dealt with some significant issues in a claim petition wherein a widow is earning and has

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In an accident that resulted into a 100% disability of a child, SC awards compensation more than the amount claimed

Supreme Court: In a case involving an accident that left a bright young girl with 100% disability i.e. a very low I.Q.

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Pat HC | Insurance Company granted right to recover half of compensation amount from owner/ insurer of other vehicle involved in an accident caused due to composite negligence

Patna High Court: S. Kumar, J. dismissed the appeal filed by the insurance company on the grounds that the parties were liable