The Supreme Court directed mandatory third-party insurance of four years for new cars and six years for new two-wheelers, while ordering technology-driven measures to identify and penalise uninsured vehicles.
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.
Karnataka HC recognises institutional dependency, holds a Mutt can claim compensation as legal representative under Motor Vehicles Act.
Karnataka HC rules that married sisters can be considered dependants in motor accident claims, upholding enhanced compensation for the deceased’s siblings.
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