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Bombay High Court Disposes of Six First Appeals on Common Issue of Multiplier in Motor Accident Cases. Multiplier to be Based on Age of Deceased and Not on Age of Claimants, and 50% Deduction for Personal Expenses of Bachelor Deceased Upheld under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The Bombay High Court was seized of six first appeals arising from awards of various Motor Accident Claims Tribunals, all involving the death of young...

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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 ri...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case — Finding of Contributory Negligence Set Aside Due to Lack of Evidence. Parents of deceased motorcyclist awarded full compensation of Rs.60,000 with interest as Tribunal's finding of contributory negligence was based on no evidence.

The appellants, parents of the deceased Shekhar Krishna Kalgutker, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking c...

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Bombay High Court Directs Strict Enforcement of Helmet Law in Public Interest Litigation. Court Orders State to Ensure Compliance with Section 129 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to Reduce Fatal Road Accidents.

The Bombay High Court disposed of a public interest litigation filed by Free Legal Aid Cell (NGO) seeking enforcement of the mandatory helmet law unde...

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High Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim by Setting Aside Tribunal’s Erroneous Deductions for Contributory Negligence, Non-Joinder, and Lump Sum. Multiplier Enhanced to 9 as per Sarla Verma for a 60-Year-Old Deceased.

The appeal arose from a motor accident claim where the widow and daughter of the deceased Narayan Rasekar sought enhancement of compensation awarded b...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Enhances Compensation for Parents of Deceased Bicyclist in Motor Accident Claim. Notional Income of Deceased Minor Assessed at Rs. 3,000/- per Month with Multiplier of 18 Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellants, parents of the deceased Manju Kolkar, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation o...

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High Court of Bombay Quashes Lok Adalat Award Against Insurance Company in Motor Accident Claim — Consent Given Without Proper Verification. Act Only Policy Does Not Cover Occupant of Vehicle, and Lok Adalat Award Based on Misunderstanding of Advocate's Presence is Set Aside.

The petitioner, United India Insurance Co. Ltd., filed a writ petition challenging the Lok Adalat award dated 3.3.2013 in Motor Accident Claim Petitio...

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Madras High Court Acquits Accused in Fatal Road Accident Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Failure to Prove Rash and Negligent Driving. Conviction under Sections 279, 338, 304A IPC Set Aside as Prosecution Failed to Establish Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt.

The case arises from a road accident on 30.10.2016 at about 2.15 p.m. on Mohanur to Karur Road near Vangal Bridge. The defacto complainant Jagadeeswar...