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Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case — Sets Aside Dismissal of Claim Petition for Non-Prosecution. Tribunal Erred in Dismissing Claim Without Considering Merits Despite Claimant's Absence Due to Injuries.

The appellant, Rameshbhai Gordhanbhai Dhaduk, was the original claimant in a motor accident claim petition (M.A.C.P. No. 1102 of 2008) before the Moto...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Tractor Accident Victim, Holds Insurance Company Liable Despite Tractor Being Used for Agricultural Purpose. Claimant sustained fracture of left femur; compensation enhanced from Rs.9,15,840 to Rs.14,15,840 with 6% interest.

The appellant, a claimant in a motor accident case, filed an appeal under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Motor Vehicle Theft Insurance Claim — Negligence Not a Valid Ground for Repudiation. Theft of vehicle due to driver leaving keys in ignition does not amount to breach of policy conditions; insurer directed to pay 75% of sum assured on non-standard basis.

The appellant, Ashok Kumar, was the owner of a truck (dumper) bearing registration No. HR-55C-5385, insured with New India Assurance Co. Ltd. for an I...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Case — Compensation Enhanced for Widow and Children. Future Prospects and Loss of Consortium Granted Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appeal was filed by the claimants (widow, children, and parents of the deceased) against the judgment and award dated 3rd April 2018 in MACP No. 4...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence. Deceased Motorcyclist Found 50% Negligent for Collision with Tata Magic, Reducing Claimants' Award Proportionately Under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The present appeal was filed by M/s Shriram Insurance Company Ltd., the insurer of the Tata Magic vehicle, challenging the judgment and award dated 06...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim for Permanent Disability and Loss of Earning Capacity. Compensation Enhanced from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 3,00,000 Under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for Severe Injuries Sustained by Rider of Luna Moped.

The appellant, Kishor Thaokar, filed a claim petition under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehic...

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Supreme Court Holds Drivers Liable Under Motor Vehicles Act for Permit Violations, Reversing High Court Decision. Interpretation of Sections 42(1) and 123, Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, Establishes Liability of Driver for Using Vehicle Contrary to Permit Conditions.

The appeals before the Supreme Court arose from a criminal prosecution under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, against drivers who were not the owners of ...