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 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.
Supreme Court lays down guidelines distinguishing salaried and self-employed claimants for computing a deceased's income in motor accident compensation cases, appointing amicus curiae to resolve inconsistency.
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.
The Supreme Court set aside a motor accident compensation claim, stressing the need for substantial evidence, especially in cases involving delayed FIRs.
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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