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Gujarat High Court Reduces Compensation by 50% in Motor Accident Case Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Deceased traveling in goods vehicle (Chhota Hathi) with 40 passengers held equally negligent for accident with ST bus.

The Gujarat High Court disposed of two first appeals filed by Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) against a common judgment and award dat...

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High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation for Injured Government Employee in Motor Accident Case — Tribunal's Global Compensation Set Aside. Loss of earning capacity assessed separately despite salary increase; non-pecuniary damages awarded under distinct heads under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellant, Udesinh Chattrasinh Rathva, was a government employee serving in the SRP Department. On 16.12.2015, while riding a motorcycle from Vado...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim for Death After 18 Months — Tribunal's Denial of Future Loss of Income Set Aside. Causal Connection Between Accident and Death Established Through Medical Evidence Despite Absence of Post-Mortem Under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case arises from a motor accident claim where the deceased, Pravin Pawar, sustained injuries on 03.03.2016 when a tractor reversed and dashed him ...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal for Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Case for Permanent Disability Despite No Loss of Income. Claimant with 40% permanent disability entitled to compensation for loss of amenities and future medical expenses under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellant, Manharbhai Somabhai Patel, filed a First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award d...

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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case — Compensation Enhanced from Rs.3,64,500 to Rs.5,50,000. Apportionment of Liability Between Two Tortfeasors Upheld Under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The present First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was filed by the appellants, who are the legal heirs of the deceased Shanti...

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High Court of Gujarat Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Negligence Finding and Compensation Award. The court held that the Tribunal correctly assessed contributory negligence and compensation based on evidence, and no interference was warranted.

The present First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was filed by the United India Insurance Company Ltd., the insurer of the of...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Owner's Appeals in Motor Accident Claims — Insurer's Liability Limited to Statutory Amount Due to Breach of Permit Conditions. Owner Liable for Excess Compensation as Vehicle Was Operated Beyond Authorized Route Without Valid Permit.

The case involves multiple appeals arising from motor accident claims. The appellant, Devendra Kanhaiyalal Newaskar, is the owner of a vehicle involve...