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High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation for Death of Minor in Motor Accident — Tribunal's Award Under Section 164 MV Act Inadequate. Section 164 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 mandates minimum compensation of Rs.5,00,000 for death, Tribunal's award of Rs.2,04,500 set aside.

The appellant, Liliben Ajmalbhai Thakor, filed a First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award da...

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High Court partly allowed Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim -- Modified Compensation Award Under Section 163-A of Motor Vehicles Act for Death of The deceased

The National Insurance Company Ltd. appealed against a Tribunal award granting compensation of Rs.4,24,505/- with 9% interest to the claimants for the...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals in Compassionate Appointment Case — No Right to Claim Higher Post After Accepting Lower Post. Appointment on compassionate basis is a concession to tide over sudden financial crisis; once accepted, cannot be renegotiated for a higher post.

The case involves eight appeals arising from a common judgment of the Madras High Court. The respondents, were initially appointed as sweepers on comp...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Consumer Complaint Against Postal Authorities in Kisan Vikas Patra Fraud Case. Postal authorities not vicariously liable for agent's fraud as payment was made to holder under Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and appellants' negligence in signing instruments contributed to loss.

The dispute arose from a consumer complaint filed by Pradeep Kumar and Raj Rani against postal authorities, including the Post Master General and othe...

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High Court of Karnataka Upholds Convictions in Gang Rape and Murder Case Based on Circumstantial Evidence. The court affirmed life sentences for four accused and dismissed appeals by the victim's mother seeking death penalty and conviction of acquitted accused.

The case involves multiple criminal appeals arising from the judgment of the V Additional District and Sessions Judge, Belgaum, in SC No.9/2008. The v...

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Bombay High Court Revokes Probate for Non-Service of Citation on Legal Heir in Testamentary Succession Case. Failure to serve citation on a cousin who is a legal heir under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 amounts to fraud on court, warranting revocation of probate.

The petitioner, Adil Phiroz Makhania, filed a Miscellaneous Petition seeking revocation of probate granted by the Bombay High Court in Testamentary Pe...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Railway Appeal in Compensation Claim for Untoward Incident Death. Claimants' Failure to Prove Bona Fide Passenger Status Not Fatal as Railway Failed to Discharge Burden Under Section 124A of Railways Act, 1989.

The case involves an appeal by the Union of India, through the General Manager of Central Railway, challenging a judgment and award passed by the Rail...