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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim Due to Inadequate Assessment of Loss of Future Earning Capacity. The court recalculated compensation using multiplier method based on 30% permanent disability and income of Rs.4,500 per month....

The appellant, Rajkumar, filed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Fast Track-II and Additional MACT, Bidar camp at Bhalk...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim Due to Inadequate Assessment of Loss of Future Earning Capacity. The Court modified the award from Rs.3,24,500/- to Rs.15,25,000/- with 12% interest, holding that the Tribunal's assessment of disability was erroneous....

The appellant, Rajkumar, filed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the Fast Track-II and Additional MACT, Bidar camp at Bhalk...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurer's Appeal and Upholds Finding of Negligence Against Truck Driver in Fatal Two-Wheeler Collision. Truck with Projecting Logs Fails to Display Reflectors at Night, Violating Sections 122 and 126 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and Charge Sheet Proves Negligence....

The case arose from a fatal motor accident that occurred on 20.08.2006 at about 10.30 p.m., when the deceased was riding a scooter with two pillion riders. The scooter collided with a truck that was c...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Liability Cannot Be Fastened Without Valid Driving Licence and Without Proving Negligence. The Court held that the insurer is not liable when the driver lacks a valid licence, and the deceased's contributory negligence reduces compensation....

The case involves an appeal by the United India Insurance Co. Ltd. against the judgment and award dated 22.07.2011 passed by the Civil Judge (Sr.Dn.) & MACT, Jewargi in MVC No.312/2007. The claimants,...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistent Testimony. Conviction under Sections 302 and 498-A IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Marlingappa, was convicted by the District and Sessions Judge at Yadgiri for offences under Sections 302 and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the murder of his wife, Shivamma, a...

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High Court of Karnataka Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence and Inconsistent Testimony. Conviction under Sections 302 and 498-A IPC set aside as prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt....

The appellant, Marlingappa, was convicted by the District and Sessions Judge at Yadgiri for offences under Sections 302 and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the murder of his wife, Shivamma, a...

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High Court of Karnataka Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Accused in NDPS Act Case Due to Seized Material Not Meeting Definition of Ganja. Dried Leaves Seized from Car Did Not Constitute Ganja as Per Section 2(iii)(b) of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and Weight Determination was Vague....

The criminal petition under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure sought quashing of proceedings in Special Case No. 52/2014 arising from a complaint by the Narcotic Control Bureau, Bengaluru,...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Revision Petition in Property Suit — Upholds Trial Court's Refusal to Reopen Evidence. Court holds that the trial court did not err in rejecting application under Order 18 Rule 17 CPC for recalling witnesses, as the petitioners failed to demonstrate that the evidence sought to be adduced was not within their knowledge earlier....

The case arises from a civil revision petition filed under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) by the petitioners (defendants in the original suit) against the order dated 30.06.201...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Owner's Appeals in Motor Accident Claims — Insurance Company Held Liable to Pay Compensation Despite Alleged Breach of Policy Conditions. Owner's Right to Recover from Insurer Upheld Where Vehicle Was Driven by a Person with a Valid License and No Fundamental Breach Established....

The case involves multiple appeals filed by the owner of a vehicle, Devendra Kanhaiyalal Newaskar, against the judgment and award of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) at Gulbarga. The Tribuna...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Owner's Appeals in Motor Accident Claims — Insurer's Liability Limited to Statutory Amount Due to Breach of Permit Conditions. Owner Liable for Excess Compensation as Vehicle Was Operated Beyond Authorized Route Without Valid Permit....

The case involves multiple appeals arising from motor accident claims. The appellant, Devendra Kanhaiyalal Newaskar, is the owner of a vehicle involved in accidents. The claimants were injured or lega...