SC: No compensation under MV Act for deaths caused by deceased’s own rash driving; insurer not liable to pay legal heirs in such cases.
Read Full ArticleKarnataka HC rules vehicle owner remains liable in fatal accident if RC not transferred, even after sale; denies plea to quash criminal proceedings.
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.
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Supreme Court rules that merely attempting to overtake isn't rashness or negligence, enhances accident compensation from Rs. 1,01,250/- to Rs. 11,25,000/-.
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