Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 188 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. How should courts determine compensation in motor accident cases, especially when the injured party suffers a significant disability? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Sanjay Rajpoot vs. Ram […]
Date of the Judgment: February 10, 2025 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Manmohan, J. Can the compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) be enhanced if it does not adequately consider the victim’s potential future income? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a recent case, enhancing the compensation for a claimant who
Date of the Judgment: February 7, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 166 Judges: Hon’ble Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra When a young labourer’s hand was tragically amputated in a thresher machine accident, the quest for fair compensation led to a protracted legal battle. The Supreme Court of India stepped in to address the critical
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Fatal Road Accident Case: James vs. State of Karnataka (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the accused was guilty of rash and negligent driving causing death. CASE TYPE: Criminal. Case Name: James vs. The State of Karnataka. Judgment Date: 20 December 2024 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 20 December 2024 Citation: 2024
Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Rash Driving Case: Muthupandi vs. State (2024) INSC 950 (10 December 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death can be modified considering the lapse of time and compensation to the victim’s family. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Muthupandi vs. State Date of the
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for 100% Disability in Motor Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 22 November 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 886 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Sanjay Karol, J. Can a person with 100% disability due to a motor accident receive adequate compensation for their pain and suffering? The Supreme Court of India recently
Supreme Court enhances compensation in motor accident case: Chandramani Nanda vs. Sarat Chandra Swain (2024) Date of the Judgment: October 15, 2024 Citation: 2024 INSC 777 Judges: J.K. Maheshwari, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a claimant receive compensation exceeding the initial claim in a motor vehicle accident case? The Supreme Court addressed this question while
Supreme Court quashes High Court order on further investigation report in road accident case: Mathew Alexander vs. Mohammed Shafi (2023) INSC 621 Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 621 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna J., Prashant Kumar Mishra J. Can a High Court make findings on negligence while considering the correctness of a
Supreme Court Enhances Punishment for Rash Driving Causing Death: State of Punjab vs. Dil Bahadur (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reducing the sentence for rash and negligent driving causing death. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law. Case Name: State of Punjab vs. Dil Bahadur. [Judgment Date]: 28 March 2023 Introduction Date of
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Param Pal Sharda vs. Dhani Ram (2022) Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 842 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J. and C.T. Ravikumar, J. Can a court disregard a salary certificate when determining compensation in a motor accident claim? The Supreme Court of India recently
Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award in Motor Accident Case: Kausalya Bhoi vs. Oriental Insurance (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was justified in reducing the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal without providing adequate reasons. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Kausalya Bhoi & Ors. vs. Divisional Manager, Oriental Insurance Co.
Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal in MSRTC Accident Case: Dilip Uttam Jayabhay vs. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the Industrial Court was justified in interfering with the order of dismissal of a driver involved in a fatal accident, and whether the punishment of dismissal was disproportionate to the misconduct proved. CASE TYPE: Labour
