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Supreme Court Allows Appeal for Enhanced Compensation in Motor Accident Case — Prosthetic Limb Compensation Mandated for Amputee Driver. Life Expectancy of 70 Years and 5% Annual Inflation Applied for Prosthetic Limb Replacement Costs Under Section 168 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

The appellant, a 32-year-old driver, suffered a severe accident on 02.05.2007 when a Haryana Roadways bus dashed into his motorcycle from behind, resu...

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High Court of Karnataka Enhances Compensation for Pillion Rider in Motor Accident Claim — Negligence of Bus Driver Established. Claimant awarded additional compensation under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for injuries sustained in a road accident.

The appeal was filed by the claimant, Smt. Sumithramma, under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award dated...

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Supreme Court Partially Allows Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Mother of Deceased Entitled to Dependency Compensation, Married Daughter Only Entitled to No-Fault Liability Under Section 140 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

The case arises from a motor accident claim under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. On 26 January 2008, the deceased, Paras Sharma, was riding a two-wheel...

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Bedridden Accident Victim in Motor Accident Claim Case — Monthly Income Reassessed at Rs.9,000 with Multiplier of 18

The appellant, a 25-year-old man, became completely bedridden due to a motor accident while traveling in his employer's truck. He filed a claim before...

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High Court of Karnataka Reduces Compensation in Motor Accident Claim Due to Contributory Negligence and Lack of Income Proof. Claimant's disability assessed at 10% whole body, but contributory negligence of 50% applied as accident occurred due to negligence of both rider and claimant.

The appeal arises from a judgment and award dated 31.12.2018 passed by the Senior Civil Judge and JMFC and MACT, N.R.Pura in MVC No.540/2017. The appe...

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High Court of Karnataka Allows Insurance Company's Appeal in Motor Accident Claim — Reduces Compensation Due to Error in Multiplier Application. Tribunal's use of multiplier '13' for a 61-year-old claimant was contrary to Sarla Verma v. DTC guidelines; correct multiplier is '9'.

The appeal was filed by the Oriental Insurance Company under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, challenging the judgment and award dated ...

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Supreme Court upholds enhanced compensation for 100% functional disability with focus on 'pain and suffering.'

This case centers on the quantum of compensation for an accident victim, K.S. Muralidhar, who sustained life-altering injuries resulting in 100% funct...