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 enhanced compensation to ₹83.38 lakh for a child left permanently disabled in a road accident, stressing a humane approach to awarding just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
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.
SC directs direct transfer of compensation to claimants’ bank accounts in MV Act cases, ensuring faster disbursal and reducing court process hassles.
SC rules that MACT can rely on police reports and other evidence to determine negligence and award compensation in accident cases under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Patna High Court rules insurers liable for paid drivers and cleaners with additional premium, emphasizing Motor Vehicles Act provisions on extended coverage.
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