Supreme Court holds that children are entitled to parental consortium in motor accident claims and awards consortium separately to the wife and each child.
Read Full ArticleThe Supreme Court directed mandatory third-party insurance of four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers, while ordering technology-driven measures to identify and penalise uninsured vehicles.
The Supreme Court held that an insurer cannot be held liable where the offending driver lacked a valid driving licence, applying the 'pay and recover' principle in a motor accident compensation case.
Madras High Court held that overspeeding on a road meant for high-speed travel does not amount to contributory negligence in a fatal accident claim.
Calcutta HC rules insurance companies liable for accidents involving invalid licenses, directing compensation with recovery rights from vehicle owners.
Allahabad HC rules that insurance companies remain liable for motor accident claims even if vehicle ownership transfer isn't officially recorded.
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