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Madras High Court Partly Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence and Lower Income Assessment. The Court apportioned 50% liability on the car driver for overtaking without caution and reduced the deceased's monthly income from Rs.25,000 to Rs.15,000, modifying the award from Rs.28,20,000 to Rs.16,20,000.

5 Jun 2026

The case arises from a motor accident on 28.07.2017 when the deceased Vincent Raj was a passenger in a Maruti Alto car (TN 74 V 7180) driven by R.Vith...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Pillion Rider with Major Head Injury in Motor Vehicle Accident — Negligence of Auto Rickshaw Driver Established. The Court held that the Tribunal's award was inadequate and enhanced compensation considering 100% disability and future medical needs under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

24 Apr 2026

The appellant, Sri Dhiraj, a pillion rider on a motorcycle, sustained severe head injuries in a road accident on 06.04.2018 when an auto rickshaw belo...

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Madras High Court Enhances Compensation for Injured Claimants in Motor Accident Case, Upholds Negligence Finding Against Insurer. Compensation for father and son enhanced based on medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, and future medical expenses under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

9 Jan 2026

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on June 30, 2018, at about 21:30 hours, when a father and son duo were riding their TVS XL Motorcy...

High Court

High Court of Bombay Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Negligence of Driver — Claimants Entitled to Compensation as Deceased Was a Third Party and Contributory Negligence Not Established. The court held that the Tribunal erred in rejecting the claim on the ground of gratuitous passenger, as the deceased was a third party and the accident was caused by the rash and negligent driving of the Alto car driver under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

9 Dec 2025

The appeal was filed by the original claimants, Janardhan Sitaram Surve and Pragati Janardhan Surve, against the Judgment and Award dated 12.07.2024 p...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Minor Injured in Motor Accident — Permanent Disability Assessed at 30%. Notional Income of Rs. 30,000 per annum applied with 40% future prospects under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

28 Jun 2022

The appeal was filed by the minor claimant, Priyanka Pradeep Gavade, represented by her mother, seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the II ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Arbitration Act Case Regarding Foreign Award Enforcement. Non-Signatory Parties Not Bound by Arbitration Agreement Under Alter Ego Doctrine for Enforcement Under Part II of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

10 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court of India heard civil appeals concerning the recognition and enforcement of foreign awards under Part II of the Arbitration and Conci...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Held that where the deceased was driving a motorcycle without a valid driving license and contributed to the accident, the claimants are not entitled to full compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

26 Sep 2019

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by the legal representatives of a deceased motorcyclist. The deceased was riding a motorcycle when h...

High Court

High Court of Bombay Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Pillion Rider Cannot Be Held Guilty of Contributory Negligence. The court held that a pillion rider has no control over the vehicle and cannot be attributed negligence unless there is specific evidence of active intervention.

7 Jan 2019

The appellant, a pillion rider on a motorcycle, was injured in an accident involving a tractor. He filed a claim petition before the Motor Accident Cl...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Erroneous Finding on Negligence. Tribunal's Dismissal Set Aside as Composite Negligence Established and Claimants Entitled to Compensation Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

21 Feb 2018

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the appellants (husband, son, and mother-in-law of the deceased) before the Motor Accide...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Compensation for Death of 30-Year-Old Travels Business Owner. Insurer Fails to Prove Driver's Lack of Valid License, Adverse Inference Drawn Against Insurer.

14 Jul 2017

The appeal arises from a judgment and order dated 02/11/2004 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Chandrapur in Claim Petition No.142 of 2001...

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