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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Death of 55-Year-Old in Motor Vehicle Accident, Upholds Negligence Finding Against Driver. Multiplier applied as per Sarla Verma, future prospects at 10%, and conventional heads enhanced under Pranay Sethi.

This judgment arises from two cross-appeals under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, against the judgment and award dated 23.03.2021 in M...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Lack of Proof of Income and Negligence. Claimant failed to establish monthly income and contributory negligence was not considered by Tribunal.

The appellant, National Insurance Co. Ltd., filed an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award date...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Railway Accident Claim — Sets Aside Tribunal's Finding of Rashness. Death of Passenger Falling from Train at Station Held to be 'Untoward Incident' Under Section 124A of the Indian Railways Act, 1989.

The appellants, being the widow and sons of the deceased Vikram Darkonde, filed a claim application before the Railway Claims Tribunal seeking compens...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Claimants' Appeal for Enhancement Dismissed as Tribunal's Assessment of Income and Multiplier Was Correct.

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 20.05.2012 involving a motorcycle and a lorry. The deceased, Tajpeer, was a pillion rider on th...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Erroneous Finding of Negligence and Inadequate Compensation. Deceased pedestrian hit by auto rickshaw; court held that the driver was negligent and enhanced compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by the legal heirs of Arjun Bhalekar, who died in a vehicular accident on 29.9.2010. The deceased wa...

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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Insurer Liable for Pillion Rider's Death Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Policy Coverage for Pillion Rider Upheld as Tribunal's Compensation Award of Rs.2,56,500 with 6% Interest Not Interfered With.

The case involves an appeal filed by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. against the judgment and award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MA...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Insurer's Pay-and-Recover Liability in Motor Accident Claim Despite Dishonoured Cheque Premium. Insured's Contributory Negligence of 10% Affirmed for Deceased Not Holding Safety Bar While Travelling in Jeep.

The case arises from a motor vehicular accident involving a Jeep driven by respondent no.1, owned by respondent no.2 (the insured), and insured with r...

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High Court of Bombay at Goa Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Erroneous Appreciation of Evidence on Negligence. Compensation of Rs.85,000/- awarded by Tribunal upheld but finding on negligence reversed based on preponderance of probabilities and criminal charge-sheet.

The appellant, Shridhar Anant Prabhu Gaonkar, filed a claim petition under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation of Rs.2,00,000 for injur...