Kerala High Court held that notional income of NRI accident victims can be fixed based on facts even without a salary certificate under the Diplomatic Act.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka HC rules that married sisters can be considered dependants in motor accident claims, upholding enhanced compensation for the deceased’s siblings.
Supreme Court rules split multiplier method invalid under Motor Vehicles Act; says compensation must be based on deceased’s income at time of death.
SC rules sudden brakes without warning make car driver negligent in road accidents; fixes 50% liability, enhances victim’s compensation.
Driving without a licence is an offence but doesn’t imply negligence in accidents, rules SC, granting ₹16L compensation to an IAS officer injured in a crash.
SC directs direct transfer of compensation to claimants’ bank accounts in MV Act cases, ensuring faster disbursal and reducing court process hassles.
Supreme Court emphasizes granting just compensation in accident cases, enhancing victim Atul Tiwari’s compensation to ₹48 lakh for 60% disability.
Patna High Court rules insurers liable for paid drivers and cleaners with additional premium, emphasizing Motor Vehicles Act provisions on extended coverage.
Supreme Court invokes Article 139A to transfer three decade-old criminal revision petitions from Allahabad High Court to itself, citing exceptional delay and public importance.
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Kerala High Court rules intra-court appeals are maintainable against ex parte ad interim orders that affect a party’s right to pursue statutory remedies.
06 March, 2026 04:59 PM
Madras High Court finds wilful contempt by officials for failing to recover 507 acres of temple land, remarking that a deity may not vote but the Constitution must protect its rights.
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