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Gujarat High Court Reduces Contributory Negligence from 20% to 10% in Motor Accident Claim — Appellant Motorcyclist Injured in Head-On Collision with Jeep. Court Held That Absence of Evidence of Negligence on Part of Claimant Warrants Reduction of Contributory Negligence and Enhancement of Compensation.

The appellant, Lahernath Raghunath Gauswami, was the original claimant in a motor accident claim petition. On 02.03.2006, while returning to his villa...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal and Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Setting Aside Contributory Negligence Finding. Overtaking a vehicle is not per se negligence; multiplier of 15 and 25% future prospects applied under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by Prem Lal Anand and others (appellants) after a fatal accident on their way to Noida. The claimant...

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Bombay High Court Partly Allows Appeal by Transport Corporation Reducing Compensation in Fatal Accident Case. Multiplier reduced from 13 to 7 for deceased aged 74, upholding 50% contributory negligence.

The case arises from a motor accident on 13.04.2012 when a bus owned by M/s. Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd. (appellant) and driven by respondent n...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim, Reduces Contributory Negligence from 60% to 50%. The Court held that both drivers contributed equally to the accident and awarded enhanced compensation of ` 19,63,000 with interest.

The appeal was filed by the claimants, the wife and minor daughters of the deceased B. Umapathi, who died in a motor vehicle accident on 11-09-2010. T...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Lack of Proof of Income and Negligence. Owner of Vehicle Held Liable for Contributory Negligence as Driver Was Not Holding Valid Driving License.

The case involves multiple appeals arising from motor accident claims. The accident occurred on 22nd September 2003 when a motorcycle driven by Yousur...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Lack of Proof of Income and Negligence. Owner of Vehicle Held Liable for Contributory Negligence as Driver Was Not Licensed and Vehicle Was Driven Without Valid Permit.

The case involves multiple appeals arising from motor accident claims. The accident occurred on 18/10/2008 when a car driven by Sri. Rohith @ Rohith M...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Lack of Proof of Income and Negligence. Owner of Vehicle Held Liable for Contributory Negligence as Driver Was Not Holding Valid Driving Licence.

The case involves multiple appeals arising out of a motor accident that occurred on 18.10.2008. The appellant, New India Assurance Co. Ltd., challenge...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Cases — Reduces Compensation Due to Lack of Proof of Income and Negligence. The court held that the Tribunal erred in fixing income and contributory negligence without proper evidence, reducing compensation amounts.

The case involves multiple appeals arising from motor accident claims. The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. appealed against awards in MVC No. 75/2004 and...