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High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation for Grievous Injuries in Motor Accident Claim — Tribunal's Award of Rs.47,592/- Enhanced to Rs.1,00,000/- Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Claimant's Medical Expenses and Pain and Suffering Considered for Just Compensation.

12 Jan 2026

The appellant, Solanki Dipakbhai Babubhai, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation of Rs.2,00,0...

High Court

High Court of Gujarat Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Deceased Driver Held Sole Tortfeasor Cannot Claim Compensation Under Own Policy Without Additional Premium for Paid Driver. The court held that the insurance company is not liable to pay compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased driver who caused the accident by his own negligence, as no additional premium was paid for the paid driver under Section 147 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

6 Jan 2026

The case involves an appeal by United India Insurance Company Limited against the judgment and award dated 17.02.2025 passed by the Motor Accident Cla...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal Reducing Compensation in Motor Accident Claim — Parents of Deceased Captain Awarded Reduced Amount Due to Contributory Negligence and Deduction of Personal Expenses. The Court held that 50% contributory negligence was attributable to the deceased driver and that 50% deduction for personal expenses was warranted in a claim by parents, reducing the award from Rs.14,76,000 to Rs.3,59,250.

7 Nov 2023

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident on 28 July 2002 on Sangli-Kolhapur Road near Akashwani Kendra, Sangli. Captain Shailendra Karandikar was...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal and Partly Allows Claimants' Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case — Negligence of Truck Driver Established, Contributory Negligence Not Proved. Claimants awarded enhanced compensation with 6% interest per annum from date of petition.

6 Nov 2023

The judgment arises from two cross-appeals against the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sangli, dated 28 September 2005 in Claim Petition ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Enhancement of Compensation in Motor Accident Claim for Death of Bicycle Mechanic — Applies Multiplier of 18 and Adds Future Prospects. Notional Income Enhanced from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 36,000 per annum, and 40% Future Prospects Added, Resulting in Total Compensation of Rs. 5,80,300/-.

9 Aug 2023

The present appeal was filed by the original claimants, being the wife, minor children, and parents of the deceased Subhash Uttam Nagare, seeking enha...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case — Multiplier Applied Based on Deceased's Age and Income. The court held that the Tribunal erred in applying multiplier 13 instead of 14 and added 30% future prospects to notional income under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

9 Jul 2021

The appeal arises from a judgment and award dated 06.07.2013 passed by the XXIII Additional Small Cause Judge and XXI ACMM, MACT, Bengaluru, in MVC No...

High Court

High Court of Bombay Enhances Compensation for Widow in Motor Accident Death Case Due to Negligence of ST Bus Driver. Deceased's Income Reassessed and Future Prospects Applied to Compute Just Compensation Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

24 Jul 2020

The appellant, Anita Arun Memane, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for the death of her ...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for 100% Disabled Child in Motor Accident Case — Just Compensation Must Include Adequate Attendant Charges, Pain and Suffering, and Loss of Marriage Prospects. The Court held that for a child with 100% permanent disability, compensation under various heads must be realistic and substantial, not token.

31 Jan 2020

The case involves a claim for compensation by Kajal, a young girl who suffered catastrophic injuries in a motor accident on 18th October 2007. While t...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Upholds Regulation Barring Compassionate Appointment for Dependents Who Claim Compensation from Corporation in Vehicle Accidents Involving Corporation's Own Vehicle. The Court held that Regulation 4(3) of the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Compassionate Appointment Regulations, 2010 is not violative of Article 14 as it creates a reasonable classification to avoid double burden on the Corporation.

4 Oct 2019

The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (Corporation) appealed against the Rajasthan High Court's judgment declaring Regulation 4(3) of the Raj...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimant's contributory negligence assessed at 50% for sitting on the footboard of a bus, reducing insurer's liability under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

22 Sep 2016

The case arises from a motor accident claim where the claimant, Gulam Mohammad, sustained injuries while traveling as a passenger in a bus owned by Ka...

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