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High Court of Gujarat Reduces Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased Travelling in Goods Vehicle. The court held that the deceased, an unauthorized passenger in a tempo, contributed to the accident, reducing the award by 50%.

The case arises from a motor accident on 20.10.2000 when the deceased, Nilendrasingh alias Deepak Mansingh Kaplethiya, was travelling in a tempo beari...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal and Enhances Compensation for Injured Bus Passenger in Motor Accident Claim. Negligence of Truck Driver Proved; Tribunal's Award Modified to Include Future Loss of Income and Enhanced Pain and Suffering Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellant, Panchudevi Shantilal Gothi, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Dismisses Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence Finding Upheld. The Court held that the Tribunal's finding on negligence was not perverse and contributory negligence was not proved by the insurer.

The case arises from a motor accident on 17.01.2021 where Mario Bernard Fernandes (Bernard), riding an Activa scooter, collided with a Toyota Qualis i...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Conviction of Driver in Culpable Homicide Case Involving Twelve Fatalities at Procession. Drunk Driving at High Speed Under Knowledge of Likely Death Falls Under Section 304 Part II IPC, Not Mere Rashness Under Section 304A.

The appellant, a truck driver, was convicted by the trial court under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code along with other sections for causi...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Erroneous Rejection of Petition Under Section 163A MV Act — Claimants Entitled to Compensation as Per Structured Formula Despite Alleged Contributory Negligence.

The appellants, Ashabai, Seema, and Umesh, are the legal representatives of the deceased Kalyan Kothi. They filed a claim petition under Section 163A ...

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High Court of Gujarat Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimant's Scooty Hit from Behind by ST Bus; 50% Contributory Negligence Attributed to Claimant for Sudden Turn Without Indication.

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 04.11.2001 when the claimant, Lalitkumar Tulsidas Daiya, was riding his Scooty bearing Registra...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Reduces Contributory Negligence from 50% to 25%. Claimants awarded enhanced compensation of Rs. 11,93,000 with interest at 6% per annum under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appeal was filed by the claimants, legal representatives of the deceased Vasappa Koti, challenging the judgment and award dated 01.09.2014 passed ...