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 Reduces Culpable Homicide Conviction to Negligence in Bus Accident Case: Abdul Ansar vs. State of Kerala (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the conviction for attempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be sustained when the accused’s actions, while negligent, did not demonstrate an intention or knowledge
Supreme Court Reduces Conviction for Attempted Culpable Homicide to Causing Grievous Hurt by Negligence: Abdul Ansar vs. State of Kerala (2023) Date of the Judgment: July 5, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 602 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J. and Rajesh Bindal, J. Can a bus conductor be held liable for attempted culpable homicide if a passenger
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against public servant for lack of sanction: Amod Kumar Kanth vs. Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a public servant can be prosecuted without prior government sanction for actions taken in their official capacity. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law Case Name: Amod Kumar Kanth vs. Association of
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 Converts Jail Sentence to Fine in 26-Year-Old Rash Driving Case: Surendran vs. Sub-Inspector of Police (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a jail sentence for offences under Sections 279, 337 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 can be converted to a fine after a significant lapse of time. CASE TYPE: Criminal Case Name:
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Loss of Earning Capacity in Motor Accident Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a claimant can seek compensation for future prospects in cases of permanent disablement resulting from a motor accident, in addition to compensation for loss of future income. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Pappu Deo Yadav vs. Naresh
Supreme Court quashes charges against Managing Director in Hyatt Regency Negligence Case Date of the Judgment: 23 August 2019 Citation: 2019 INSC 852 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., R. Subhash Reddy, J. Can a Managing Director be held criminally liable for negligence at a hotel, simply by virtue of their position? The Supreme Court of
Supreme Court enhances compensation for medical negligence leading to amputation Date of the Judgment: 7 March 2019 Citation: (2019) INSC 182 Judges: Abhay Manohar Sapre, J., Dinesh Maheshwari, J. Can a hospital be held liable for medical negligence if a patient suffers severe complications after a minor surgery? The Supreme Court of India addressed this
Can an insurance company deny a claim for compensation if the injured person was not a passenger in the vehicle? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case regarding a tractor accident. The court had to determine if the High Court was correct in reversing the compensation awarded by the Motor
