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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals in Motor Vehicles Act Compensation Cases on Deduction of Group Insurance Benefits. The Court held that amounts received under employer-provided group insurance schemes cannot be deducted from compensation awarded under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, as such benefits arise from independent contractual relationships and lack nexus with the accident, ensuring claimants receive just compensation.

16 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India dealt with two civil appeals arising from motor accident compensation cases. The background involved two separate accidents...

High Court

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.

26 Feb 2026

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 ...

High Court

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 Karnataka Reduces Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Contributory Negligence and Error in Income Calculation. Claimant's contributory negligence assessed at 30% and notional income reduced from Rs.12,000 to Rs.9,000 per month for a pillion rider with no proof of income.

1 Aug 2024

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the legal representatives of Supreeth S., a 24-year-old bachelor who died in a road acci...

Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim, Enhancing Compensation for Legal Representatives. The Court held that mother-in-law qualifies as a legal representative under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and rejected split multiplier application, ensuring fair compensation based on dependency and established precedents.

25 Oct 2021

The appeal arose from a motor accident claim where the appellants, legal representatives of the deceased N. Venugopalan Nair, sought compensation afte...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Insurer's Appeal in Part — Reduces Compensation by Setting Aside Pain and Suffering Award and Lowering Interest Rate. Following Sarla Verma, no compensation for pain and suffering is payable to legal heirs in fatal accident cases under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1987.

19 Aug 2014

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. appealed against the judgment and order dated 31st January 2012 of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai, which ...

High Court

High Court of Bombay at Nagpur Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Unknown Vehicle Driver Established, No Contributory Negligence by Motorcyclist. Tribunal's Award of Rs 5,21,500 with 9% Interest Upheld as Just and Proper Under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

22 Aug 2013

The case arises from a motor vehicle accident on 11 December 2007, when Ramdas Telhande, aged 35, was driving a motorcycle bearing registration No. MH...

High Court

Bombay High Court Reduces Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Apportionment of Liability at 50% Each Between Truck Driver and Jeep Driver Based on Evidence of Collision on Wrong Side.

22 Aug 2013

The appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was filed by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) against the judgmen...

High Court

Bombay High Court Upholds Dismissal of Bus Driver for Gross Negligence Causing Fatal Accident. Disciplinary Enquiry Valid Despite Acquittal in Criminal Case as Standard of Proof Differs.

24 Jul 2006

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) through its BEST Undertaking challenged a Labour Court order that set aside the dismissal of a bus driver...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Railway's Appeal in Fatal Accident Claim — Negligence Proved by Circumstantial Evidence and Res Ipsa Loquitur. Compensation of Rs.50,000 awarded under Fatal Accidents Act, 1855 upheld as just and reasonable.

15 Feb 2005

The case arises from a fatal accident on 5.1.1982 between Currey Road and Parel railway stations, resulting in the death of Ashokkumar, husband of res...

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