SC: Tractor insurer liable for accident caused by attached trailer; liability flows from root cause in chain of events, even without separate coverage.
Read Full ArticleSC flags Rs 600+ crore unclaimed compensation; directs MACTs, labour courts to credit dues directly and trace rightful claimants before July 30, 2025.
SC directs Centre to frame a scheme by March 14, 2025, for cashless treatment of road accident victims in the golden hour to protect the right to life.
Supreme Court emphasizes granting just compensation in accident cases, enhancing victim Atul Tiwari’s compensation to ₹48 lakh for 60% disability.
SC rules LMV licence holders can legally drive transport vehicles under 7,500 kg unladen weight, aiding insurance claims and addressing MV Act’s static licensing.
Patna High Court rules insurers liable for paid drivers and cleaners with additional premium, emphasizing Motor Vehicles Act provisions on extended coverage.
The Telangana High Court quashed a cheating case against a two-wheeler driver, ruling that driving without a number plate doesn't constitute cheating under IPC.
Allahabad HC rules that insurance companies remain liable for motor accident claims even if vehicle ownership transfer isn't officially recorded.
SC holds M/s Hindustan Motors liable for compensation in an accident during a test drive, rejecting plea to shift responsibility to the dealer.
SC rejects plea to reinstall Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho, calls it publicity litigation, telling petitioner to “ask the deity” instead.
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SC says temple donations can’t fund marriage halls; money must go to religious, educational or medical purposes. No stay on HC order.
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SC asks Centre why penal provisions not imposed on farmers for stubble burning, says strict action may deter Delhi-NCR pollution.
17 September, 2025 05:39 PM
Patna HC orders removal of AI-generated deepfake video of PM Modi and late mother Heeraben, citing dignity and privacy rights.
17 September, 2025 03:56 PM
SC cancels suspension of sentence and bail to gangster Chhota Rajan in 2001 Jaya Shetty murder case, upholding CBI’s plea against Bombay HC order.
17 September, 2025 03:47 PM
SC: ‘Karta’ of Hindu Undivided Family can sell joint family property for legal necessity, ruling depends on facts of each case.
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