Search Results for "tortfeasor liability"

Trending :

Bombay High Court Allows Appeals by Acquiring Body in Land Acquisition Compensat...
Bombay High Court Dismisses NHAI Appeals in Land Acquisition Compensation Disput...
Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Concurrent Findings in Sui...
Supreme Court Acquits Accused in Murder Case Due to Incredible Dying Declaration...
Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Under Section 182 IPC for Lack of Val...

Search Results for "tortfeasor liability"

86 result(s) found

Home Search Results

Scroll Down To Discover

Found 86 result(s)

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Partly Allows Claimant's Appeal and Dismisses Corporation's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Bus Driver Established, Compensation Enhanced for Loss of Dependency and Consortium. The court applied the multiplier method under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and enhanced compensation from Rs.5,00,000 to Rs.6,61,000 for the death of a 40-year-old driver.

25 Jan 2016

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 20.05.2007 when the deceased, Gopal, a driver aged 40 years, was walking on the road and was hi...

High Court

Gujarat High Court Reduces Compensation by 50% in Motor Accident Claim Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased Driver. Deceased's failure to place warning signs after tyre puncture on highway contributed to accident, leading to apportionment of liability under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

19 Jan 2026

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by the legal heirs of Sunil Samharu Yadav, who died in a road accident on 19.05.2013. The deceased w...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Deceased Driver's Own Negligence Bars Claim Under Section 163A of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Legal heirs of a driver who died in a collision caused by his own rash driving cannot claim compensation under Section 163A as the provision is intended for victims of accidents not involving the driver's own fault.

15 Jun 2017

The case involves an appeal by the New India Assurance Company Limited against an order of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Nagpur, dated 23rd June...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Deceased Driver's Own Negligence Not Covered Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Tribunal's finding of employment and salary set aside; penal interest direction modified.

26 Nov 2015

The case arises from a claim petition filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, by the dependents of Nazir Beg, who died in a motor acc...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimant's Deceased Was Driving Without Valid License and Was Negligent, Reducing Insurer's Liability Under Section 163A of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

30 Sep 2022

The appeal arises out of a judgment and award dated 06-08-2009 passed by the Additional MACT, Srirangapatna, in MVC No.848/2003, whereby the petition ...

High Court

Gujarat High Court Partly Allows Appeal by ST Corporation in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Lower Income Assessment and Conventional Damages. Deceased Motorcyclist's Income Reduced to Minimum Wage, Contributory Negligence Upheld at 10%.

26 Feb 2026

The present appeal was filed by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (original respondent) under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, ...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Settlement Under Own Policy Bars Further Recovery. Claimant who accepted full and final settlement from his own insurer cannot claim compensation from the opposite insurer for the same damage under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

9 Aug 2018

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. appealed against the judgment and award of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT), North Goa, Panaji, dated 18.11...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Corporation's Appeal and Partly Allows Claimant's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Bus Driver Established by Res Ipsa Loquitur, Compensation Enhanced for Loss of Consortium and Funeral Expenses. The Court upheld the Tribunal's finding of negligence against the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation and enhanced compensation from Rs.5,00,000 to Rs.5,17,000 for the death of a pedestrian vegetable vendor.

25 Jan 2016

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by Smt. Palaniyamma @ Muniyamma, widow of Gopal, who died in a road accident on 22.06.2007....

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Companies' Appeals in Motor Vehicle Accident Case — Insurers Liable to Pay Compensation with Right of Recovery Against Owner and Driver for Breach of Policy Conditions. The driver did not have a valid driving licence for a transport vehicle, but the court applied the 'pay and recover' principle under Section 149 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

23 Apr 2016

The case involves three appeals arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 17.08.2012. The claimant, Durgappa, was a pillion rider on a mo...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Compensation for Injured Claimants. Held that the Tribunal's assessment of compensation was just and proper, and the insurer is liable to pay the awarded amount.

16 Sep 2016

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by Venkatesh and Neelamma (claimants) seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a trac...

1 2 3 4 5

Full Name * Username * Mobile Number * Email Address * State/UT * City * Password * Confirm Password * Referral Code (Optional)