Accident

December 7, 2022
accident, motor vehicle

Future Prospects should be Taken into Consideration while Awarding Compensation in Motor Vehicle Accident Case: Supreme Court 

The Supreme Court ruled that future prospects should be taken into consideration while awarding compensation in Motor Vehicle Accident case.   Background  The Appellants are the heirs […]
November 17, 2022
Accident

Accident Case: Special Circumstances have to be Taken into Account while Awarding Compensation for Pain and Suffering: Supreme Court

The Supreme court ruled that special circumstances have to be taken into account while awarding the compensation for pain and suffering. Background  The appeal has been […]
September 27, 2022
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Supreme Court enhances Compensation Amount in Accident Case

The Supreme Court enhanced the compensation amount in the accident case. Background  The deceased at the time of accident/death was serving as a driver and was […]
February 26, 2022
Delhi Court dismisses bail plea of a 19-year-old man who was booked on attempt to murder charge for alleged Hit and Run case

Delhi Court dismisses bail plea of a 19-year-old man who was booked on attempt to murder charge for alleged Hit and Run case

The Delhi Court dismissed bail plea of a 19-year-old man who was booked on attempt to murder charge for alleged Hit and Run case. Background  Ram […]
February 17, 2022
Magistrate cannot return a complaint merely because it was filed by the aggrieved person's wife: Kerala HC

Magistrate cannot return a complaint merely because it was filed by the aggrieved person’s wife: Kerala HC

The  Kerala High Court ruled that the Magistrate cannot return a complaint merely because it was filed by the aggrieved person’s wife.  Background  Petitioner is the […]
February 12, 2022

Denial of MACT Compensation to Children from First Marriage of Road Accident Victim not Legally justifiable: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court ruled that denial of MACT compensation to children from the first marriage of road accident victims is not legally justifiable. Arguments  Advocate […]
February 11, 2022
Money cannot substitute a life lost but an effort has to be made for grant of just compensation: Rajasthan HC enhanced the award under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Money cannot substitute a life lost but an effort has to be made for grant of just compensation: Rajasthan HC enhanced the award under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

The Rajasthan High Court enhanced the award under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and ruled that money cannot substitute a life lost but an effort has to […]
January 28, 2022
Motor Accident: Multiplier to be applied for calculating compensation to be decided on age attained by deceased/injured, not based on running age

Motor Accident: Multiplier to be applied for calculating compensation to be decided on age attained by deceased/injured, not based on running age

The Kerala High Court ruled that Multiplier to be applied for calculating compensation and it is to be decided on age attained by deceased/injured, not based […]