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Compensation Awarded Towards Pain And Suffering On Lower Side- SC Increases Compensation In Road Accident Case

Compensation Awarded Towards 'Pain And Suffering' On Lower Side- SC Increases Compensation In Road...

Jayanti Pahwa9 July 2023 3:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court has increased the compensation awarded to a claimant who was injured in a road accident in the year 2007. The two-Judge Bench...

Justice P.V Kunhikrishnan, Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court Refuses To Give Exemption From Wearing Helmet On Motorbike On Health Grounds

Verdictum News Desk23 Jun 2023 5:00 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a Writ Petition seeking exemption on health grounds from wearing helmet while riding motorcycle. The Court noted...

Section 163A MV Act: Claimant Not Required To Establish Negligence Of Offending Vehicle- Calcutta HC In Road Accident Case

Section 163A MV Act: Claimant Not Required To Establish Negligence Of Offending Vehicle- Calcutta...

Verdictum News Desk21 Jun 2023 1:45 PM IST

It Is ‘Use Of Vehicle’ On Road Which Invites Liability For Owner Of Vehicle & Insurer To Pay Compensation In Case Of Accident: P&H HC

It Is ‘Use Of Vehicle’ On Road Which Invites Liability For Owner Of Vehicle & Insurer To Pay...

Pankaj Bajpai13 Jun 2023 2:15 PM IST

Apex Court Stays Kerala HCs Judgment Holding That Claim Petition Filed Before MACT Beyond 6 Months Cannot Be Dismissed In Limine

Apex Court Stays Kerala HC's Judgment Holding That Claim Petition Filed Before MACT Beyond 6 Months...

Ramey Krishan Rana23 May 2023 2:00 PM IST

MV Act| Remarriage After Death Of Husband Not A Taboo To Get Compensation: Bombay High Court

MV Act| Remarriage After Death Of Husband Not A Taboo To Get Compensation: Bombay High Court

Ramey Krishan Rana7 April 2023 5:15 PM IST

MV Act| Award Of Compensation Cannot Be Based On Any Mathematical Formula, Must Consider Nature Of Suffering & Pain: SC

MV Act| Award Of Compensation Cannot Be Based On Any Mathematical Formula, Must Consider Nature Of...

Swasti Chaturvedi17 Feb 2023 1:15 PM IST

Gratuitous Passenger Is Not Defined In MV Act, It Means One Who Has Taken Lift- Gauhati HC Upholds Compensation Awarded By MACT

'Gratuitous Passenger' Is Not Defined In MV Act, It Means One Who Has Taken Lift- Gauhati HC Upholds...

Sanjoli N Srivastava10 Feb 2023 5:15 PM IST

MV Act: Both Driver As Well As Owner Of Goods Carriage Are Liable For Carrying Excess Weight- Kerala HC

MV Act: Both Driver As Well As Owner Of Goods Carriage Are Liable For Carrying Excess Weight- Kerala...

Sanjoli N Srivastava5 Feb 2023 1:00 PM IST

Even If Car Driver Is Intoxicated Violating Policy’s T&C, Insurance Company Liable To Initially Compensate 3rd Party: Kerala HC

Even If Car Driver Is Intoxicated Violating Policy’s T&C, Insurance Company Liable To Initially...

Swasti Chaturvedi1 Feb 2023 8:30 PM IST

MV Act: Claim Petitions, If Filed Beyond Six Months Cannot Be Dismissed In Limine- Kerala High Court

MV Act: Claim Petitions, If Filed Beyond Six Months Cannot Be Dismissed In Limine- Kerala High Court

Sanjoli N Srivastava30 Jan 2023 5:15 PM IST

MV Act- Deceased Stepped Into Shoes Of Vehicle Owner, Cannot Claim Against Insurance Company: Karnataka HC

MV Act- Deceased Stepped Into Shoes Of Vehicle Owner, Cannot Claim Against Insurance Company:...

Swasti Chaturvedi7 Jan 2023 5:45 PM IST

Kerala High Court Interprets Meaning Of Month For Calculating Limitation Period Of Claims Under Motor Vehicles Act

Kerala High Court Interprets Meaning Of 'Month' For Calculating Limitation Period Of Claims Under...

Swasti Chaturvedi30 Dec 2022 8:00 PM IST

Illegal Transportation Of Animals| Vehicle Owner Is Jointly And Severally Liable For Treatment And Care Of Animals: Bombay HC

Illegal Transportation Of Animals| Vehicle Owner Is Jointly And Severally Liable For Treatment And...

Puneet Deshwal30 Dec 2022 12:00 PM IST

SC Issues Comprehensive Guidelines For High Courts & States For Adjudication Of Claims Under MV Act Without Delay

SC Issues Comprehensive Guidelines For High Courts & States For Adjudication Of Claims Under MV Act...

Puneet Deshwal25 Dec 2022 5:00 PM IST

Strict Rules Of Evidence As Applicable In A Criminal Trial Are Not Applicable In Motor Accident Compensation Cases- SC Reiterates

Strict Rules Of Evidence As Applicable In A Criminal Trial Are Not Applicable In Motor Accident...

Verdictum News Desk11 Dec 2022 7:00 PM IST

MV Act: For Breach Of Policy Insurance, Company Is Liable To Pay Third Party And Recover From Insured- Karnataka HC

MV Act: For Breach Of Policy Insurance, Company Is Liable To Pay Third Party And Recover From...

Sanjoli N Srivastava8 Dec 2022 10:59 AM IST

Motor Vehicle Act- Just Compensation To Be Determined On Fairness, Reasonableness & Equitability: SC Reiterates

Motor Vehicle Act- Just Compensation To Be Determined On Fairness, Reasonableness & Equitability: SC...

Gurpreet Kaur7 Dec 2022 11:56 AM IST

Prima Facie Dealer Can Deliver New Motor Vehicle To Owner On The Basis Of Temporary Registration- Kerala High Court

Prima Facie Dealer Can Deliver New Motor Vehicle To Owner On The Basis Of Temporary Registration-...

Gurpreet Kaur27 Nov 2022 6:30 PM IST

Motor Accident Claims- Multiplier For Victims Up To Age Of 15 To Be 15- SC While Enhancing Compensation

Motor Accident Claims- Multiplier For Victims Up To Age Of 15 To Be "15"- SC While Enhancing...

Verdictum News Desk6 Nov 2022 12:30 PM IST