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Bombay High Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Damages Under Section 14-B of EPF Act for Delayed Contributions. Levy of Damages Under Section 14-B Does Not Require Mens Rea and Is Compensatory in Nature.

The petitioner, Poona Shims Pvt. Ltd., challenged an order dated 30.6.1995 passed by the Regional Provident Fund Commissioner under Section 14-B of th...

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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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High Court of Karnataka Partly Allows BMTC Appeal in Motor Accident Claim Due to Contributory Negligence of Deceased Motorcyclist. Liability Apportioned Equally Between BMTC and Deceased, Compensation Reduced to Rs.39,55,000/- with 6% Interest.

The appeal was filed by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) challenging the judgment and award dated 17.09.2016 passed by the IX A...

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Bombay High Court Awards Compensation for Medical Negligence in Municipal Hospital - Extravasation Injury Leads to Loss of Fingers. Hospital Staff's Failure to Monitor IV Line Constitutes Negligence, Municipal Corporation Held Vicariously Liable.

The petitioner, Umakant Kisan Mane, was admitted to Rajawadi Municipal Hospital on 1st October 2002 following a convulsion. An intravenous line was st...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Appeal by Electricity Companies in Banana Crop Damage Case. Negligence in Maintenance of High Voltage Lines Leads to Compensation for Loss of 20,500 Plants.

The case arises from a first appeal filed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (now trifurcated into three companies) against a judgment and dec...