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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal by Truck Owner in Motor Accident Claim — Contributory Negligence of Both Drivers Upheld. Injured passenger awarded Rs.1,35,000/- for amputation of both legs; owner's insurer absolved due to breach of policy conditions.

The appellant, Sikhandar Khan Rashid Khan, owned a truck (MWA 5169) that was involved in a collision with another truck (MWU 7175) on 26 April 1988 on...

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Bombay High Court Quashes Section 179 Order Against Former Director for Tax Dues of Company — No Evidence of Neglect or Misfeasance. Director Who Resigned Before Relevant Assessment Year Cannot Be Held Liable for Company's Tax Default Under Section 179 of Income Tax Act, 1961.

The petitioner, Dinesh T. Tailor, was appointed as an Additional director of Yazad Investment & Finance Private Limited on 2 January 1987. He signed a...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Appeal in Workmen's Compensation Case — Enhances Compensation for Death of Employee Due to Lack of Safety Measures. Employer and Principal Employer Held Jointly and Severally Liable Under Section 3 of Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.

The appeal was filed by the claimants, the legal representatives of the deceased Chinnaswamy, who died due to electrocution on 14.08.2013 while workin...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Compensation Award in Motor Accident Case — Insurance Company Liable for Negligent Parking of Vehicle. Truck parked without indication on highway causing accident; insurer held jointly liable with owner for compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 13th March 2009, when the respondent no.1, a minor aged 10 years, was traveling in a Tata Magic...

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Bombay High Court Upholds Compensation Award in Workmen's Compensation Case — Insurer Liable Jointly and Severally with Employer for Employee's Injuries. Employer's Failure to Deposit Compensation Attracts Penalty Under Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.

The case involves an appeal by National Insurance Co. Ltd. against a judgment of the learned Commissioner under Workmen's Compensation and Judge, Elev...

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High Court of Bombay at Nagpur Dismisses Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Insurer Liable Despite Alleged License Breach. The court held that the insurer failed to prove that the driver lacked a valid driving license, and thus the award of compensation was upheld.

The case arises from a motor accident claim petition filed by the legal representatives of the deceased Ramji Bhoyar, who died in a head-on collision ...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Major Son Held Dependent. The court affirmed that a major son can be a dependent if actually dependent on the deceased's income, and the insurer is liable to pay compensation.

The case arises from a motor accident claim filed by Vinay Ambadas Wahul, the son of the deceased Shantabai Wahul, who died in a road accident on 23rd...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Insurer's Appeal Against Compensation Award for Driver's Permanent Disablement. Employer and Insurer Held Jointly and Severally Liable Under Employees' Compensation Act, 1923.

The appeal arises from a judgment and award dated 7th February 2020 passed by the learned Commissioner for Employees' Compensation and Judge, Tenth La...