Gujarat High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim, Reduces Contributory Negligence and Enhances Compensation. The Court held that the Tribunal's finding of 30% contributory negligence on the deceased motorcyclist was perverse as the accident was caused by the car driver driving on the wrong side, and enhanced compensation by applying 40% future prospects, 1/4th deduction, and multiplier 15 under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
13 Jan 2026The present First Appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 was filed by the appellants, who are the original claimants, challenging th...
