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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Appeal by Electricity Company in Electrocution Death Case. Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. held liable for death due to high voltage in support wire of electric pole, affirming strict liability and compensation of Rs.6,30,000.

The case arises from an incident on 24 November 1993, when Deepakkumar J. Bhatt, while participating in a religious ceremony (Tulsi Vivah) in Village ...

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Gujarat High Court Dismisses Appeal by Electricity Company in Electrocution Death Case. Negligence Established Under Res Ipsa Loquitur as Live Wire Caused Death of Plumber.

The case involves an appeal by Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL) against a judgment and decree dated 13.11.2006 passed by the 4th Addl. Senior C...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Erroneous Deduction and Multiplier. Deceased bachelor's personal expenses deduction corrected to 1/3rd, multiplier reduced to 16 based on mother's age, and 10% contributory negligence applied.

The appellant, an insurance company, challenged the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal granting Rs. 1,02,00,000 to the respondents, legal hei...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Insurance Claim Dispute — Repudiation of Overseas Mediclaim Policy for Non-Disclosure of Pre-existing Condition Set Aside. Insurer Failed to Prove That Insured Had Knowledge of Hyperlipidaemia at Time of Proposal.

The appellant, Manmohan Nanda, sought an overseas mediclaim policy from United India Assurance Co. Ltd. to travel to the USA for a family wedding. He ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim for Deceased Aged 27 Years — Compensation Enhanced from Rs.69,300 to Rs.3,30,600 Applying Sarla Verma and Rajesh v. Rajbir Singh Principles. Multiplier of 17 applied with 50% future prospects and standard non-pecuniary damages awarded.

The appeal was filed by the original claimants, Dnyaneshwar Govindrao Dafale and Ku. Sangita Dnyaneshwar Dafale, against the judgment and award dated ...

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High Court of Bombay Dismisses Employer's Appeal in Employee's Compensation Case — Upholds Award to Dependents of Deceased Worker. Employer's Liability Affirmed Under Section 30 of Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, with Contractor's Reimbursement Liability Limited to Amount Payable by Employer.

The case arises from a claim for compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, filed by the widow and minor son of a deceased worker, Band...

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Bombay High Court Directs Strict Enforcement of Helmet Law in Public Interest Litigation. Court Emphasizes Compliance with Section 129 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to Reduce Road Fatalities.

The petitioner, Free Legal Aid Cell (NGO), filed a Public Interest Litigation before the Bombay High Court seeking directions for strict enforcement o...