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Bombay High Court Dismisses Insurer's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Upholds Compensation for Injured Minor Pedestrian. The court held that the insurer failed to prove breach of policy conditions or contributory negligence, affirming the Tribunal's award under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The case arises from a motor accident that occurred on 30th December 2009 at about 7:10 a.m. on Dr. B.A. Road, Mumbai. The claimant, Mast. Siddanth Sa...

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High Court of Gujarat Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Case Due to Proper Application of Multiplier and Future Prospects. The court recalculated compensation for death of a 35-year-old self-employed person, adding 40% future prospects and applying multiplier of 18, resulting in enhanced award.

The present appeal was filed by the original claimants under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, being aggrieved and dissatisfied with the im...

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Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — No Fault Liability Compensation Granted Despite Unlicensed Driver. Section 140 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 provides interim compensation on no fault basis irrespective of driver's license status.

The appellant, Madhav Vitthal Chattekar, filed a claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 seeking compensation of Rs.5 lakhs f...

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High Court of Bombay Enhances Compensation for 100% Disabled Claimant in Motor Accident Case — Traumatic Paraplegia Victim Awarded Enhanced Compensation with Interest. Claimant's permanent disablement due to road accident led to enhancement of compensation under Section 166 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The judgment arises from two appeals against the award of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Mumbai, in Claim Application No.164 of 2005. The claiman...

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Bombay High Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Victim with Permanent Disability. Claimant awarded Rs. 2,00,000/- for injuries and loss of earning capacity under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellant, Tejabai w/o Vaijnath Suryawanshi, originally a claimant, filed a first appeal before the Bombay High Court seeking enhancement of compe...

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Bombay High Court Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased. Deceased motorcyclist found 50% negligent for not wearing helmet and causing accident with truck, reducing insurer's liability under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

This appeal arises from a motor accident claim where the deceased, Sanjay Patil, died in a collision between his motorcycle and a truck. The claimants...

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High Court of Bombay at Nagpur Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — No Liability for Own Accident Under Section 163A of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Driving Without Licence Constitutes Breach of Policy Condition, Absolving Insurer of Liability for Death of Owner-Driver.

The case involves an appeal by The New India Assurance Co. Limited against the judgment and order dated 15/01/2008 of the Motor Accident Claims Tribun...