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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Insurance Company's Appeal Dismissed. Claimants awarded enhanced compensation for death of breadwinner under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case involves two appeals: MFA No.233/2021 filed by the claimants (legal representatives of the deceased S.B. Yeshwant) seeking enhancement of com...

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High Court of Gujarat Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Compensation Enhanced from Rs.2,83,270 to Rs.7,42,400. Income of Deceased Driver Reassessed at Rs.4,000 per Month with 40% Future Prospects and 1/4th Deduction for Personal Expenses Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The present appeal arises from a judgment and award dated 13.10.2012 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Aux.), Gondal, in M.A.C.P. No. 1320...

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High Court of Madras Hears Civil Miscellaneous Appeal for Enhancement of Motor Accident Compensation Award. Claimant Challenges Quantum of Compensation and Contributory Negligence Finding Based on Absence of Driving Licence.

The High Court of Judicature at Madras heard a civil miscellaneous appeal filed by the claimant against the order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribuna...

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High Court Acquits Accused in Rash Driving Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Absence of Credible Witnesses. Conviction under Sections 279, 337, 304A IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Prove Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The revision petitioner, Satish Ganapati Gunagi, was convicted by the JMFC, Ankola in C.C. No. 62/2007 for offences under Sections 279 (rash driving),...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Railway Accident Claim — Death of Passenger Due to Fall from Train Held Untoward Incident. Railway's Defence of Self-Inflicted Injury Rejected as Deceased Was a Bona Fide Passenger with Valid Ticket Under Section 124-A of Railways Act, 1989.

The appeal was filed by the parents of the deceased Dinesh, who died on 24.05.2013 after falling from a running train. The deceased had purchased a jo...

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Bombay High Court Partially Allows Insurance Appeal and Dismisses Cross Objections in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation for Contributory Negligence. Deceased's contributory negligence assessed at 40% upheld, but compensation reduced under certain heads.

The case arises from a motor accident on 19th February 2010 on the Pune-Mumbai Express Highway. The deceased, Jignesh Parekh, was driving his car when...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeals for Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Deaths of Housewife and Minor Child. Sets Aside Contributory Negligence Deduction for Passengers in Horse Cart, Awards Future Prospects for Housewife and Minor.

The Supreme Court allowed appeals by the claimants, enhancing compensation for the death of a housewife and her minor daughter in a motor accident. Th...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Award for Loss of Dependency and Funeral Expenses. Claimants entitled to compensation for death of breadwinner under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the legal representatives of the deceased, Dandesh Patil, who died in a road accident in...