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Gujarat High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal Reducing Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence and Lower Income Assessment. Claimant's failure to prove income and own negligence led to 50% reduction in awarded amount....

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the original claimant, Krishnamurari Ramsevak Mahanto, who suffered severe injuries due to electrocution while driving a dumper (Reg. No. ...

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High Court of Gujarat Partially Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Contributory Negligence and Enhances Income. The Court modified the Tribunal's award by reducing the appellant's contributory negligence from 10% to 5% and increasing the notional monthly income from Rs.5,000 to Rs.6,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The appellant, Nizambhai Amadbhai Karavat, filed a claim petition under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on 22.05.2015. He was ridi...

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High Court of Gujarat Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Contributory Negligence from 10% to Nil and Enhances Income Assessment from Rs.5,000 to Rs.15,000 per month. Pillion rider injured in rickshaw collision not liable for driver's alleged negligence; notional income assessed reasonably in absence of proof....

The appellant, Ajitbhai Yusufbhai Jodhp ara, was a pillion rider on a motorcycle that was struck by a chhakado rickshaw on May 22, 2015, near Devalki village. The motorcycle driver had stopped and par...

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High Court of Gujarat Dismisses GSRTC Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Compensation of Rs.24,93,000 for Leg Amputation. Negligence of ST Bus Driver Solely Responsible Despite Non-Joinder of Driver and Insurer; No Contributory Negligence by Motorcyclist....

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by Babubhai Jasabhai Maru (the claimant) under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a ...

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Gujarat High Court Allows State Appeal in Damages Claim for Police Inaction During Communal Riots — State Not Vicariously Liable for Acts of Private Miscreants. Police refusal to register FIR does not establish direct liability under Section 17 of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951 for property damage caused by unknown persons....

The case arises from a first appeal filed by the State of Gujarat and another against the judgment and decree dated 25.9.2006 passed by the learned City Civil & Sessions Court, Ahmedabad in Civil Suit...

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order for Lack of Material Linking Detenue's Activities to Public Order. Detention under Gujarat Prevention of Anti-social Activities Act, 1985 set aside as mere registration of FIRs does not establish disturbance of public order....

The petitioner, Dinesh Gagubhai Makwana (Ahir), was preventively detained by the District Magistrate, Morbi, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-social Activities Act, 1985, as a 'dangerous person' u...

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Gujarat High Court Quashes Preventive Detention Order for Lack of Material Showing Disturbance to Public Order. Detention under Gujarat Prevention of Anti-social Activities Act, 1985 set aside as mere registration of FIRs does not justify preventive detention....

The petitioner, Raja Ashoklal Kevlani, was preventively detained by an order dated 12.12.2025 passed by the Police Commissioner, Ahmedabad City, under the Gujarat Prevention of Anti-social Activities ...

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Gujarat High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case Due to Negligence of ST Bus Driver — Applies Multiplier Method and Grants 7.5% Interest. The Court upheld the finding of negligence against the ST bus driver and enhanced compensation by applying multiplier method and future prospects under Section 168 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988....

The case arises from a motor accident on 07.05.2001 involving an ST bus (GJ-18-V-5171) and an auto rickshaw (GRQ-3461). The deceased were travelling in the auto rickshaw when the ST bus, driven rashly...

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High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation for Amputation in Motor Accident Case — Future Prospects and Pain & Suffering Considered. Claimant aged 22 years with right hand amputation below elbow awarded enhanced compensation under Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with 40% future prospects and increased pain and suffering....

The appellant, Kishorbhai Chimanbhai Solanki, filed a first appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award dated 26.12.2012 passed by the Motor Accident C...