The Karnataka High Court held that once a person renounces worldly life and becomes the head of a religious math, the math and not the biological family is the legal representative entitled to claim motor accident compensation.
Read Full ArticleThe 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 urged the Centre and States to strengthen compensation and preventive measures for stray cattle accidents while awarding ₹15 lakh to a victim's widow.
Delhi HC quashes 50% contributory negligence finding against pavement dwellers, cites new SC ruling on right to walk, holds pedestrians can't be blamed for vehicles invading footpaths.
The Supreme Court ruled that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be granted merely because a vehicle was involved in the chain of events. A causal link between the vehicle's use and the death must be established.
Kerala High Court directs the State Police Chief to set up special district squads to trace hit-and-run offenders, flags the Centre's inaction on its 2021 compensation scheme, and cites Australian and...
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.
SC rules BBMP not liable under MV Act for tree branch accident on stationary auto, but enhances victim’s compensation to ₹25 lakh under Article 142.
SC flags Rs 600+ crore unclaimed compensation; directs MACTs, labour courts to credit dues directly and trace rightful claimants before July 30, 2025.
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