A.M. Khanwilkar

Supreme Court enhances compensation for complete disability in motor accident case: S. Thangaraj vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) INSC 178 (06 March 2018)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Complete Disability in Motor Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 06 March 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 178 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J Can a court reduce compensation for a person who has lost complete sensation in his legs after a motor accident, simply because […]

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Supreme Court clarifies driving license requirements for light goods vehicles: Jagdish Kumar Sood vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (6 March 2018)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Driving License Requirements for Light Goods Vehicles: Jagdish Kumar Sood vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a driver with a license to drive a Light Motor Vehicle is also authorized to drive a Light Goods Vehicle without a specific endorsement. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation. Case Name:

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Supreme Court Clarifies Status of Appellate Officer under Public Premises Act: LIC vs. Nandini J. Shah (20 February 2018)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Status of Appellate Officer under Public Premises Act: LIC vs. Nandini J. Shah (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an Appellate Officer under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 acts as a Civil Court or as a persona designata. CASE TYPE: Public Premises Eviction Law Case Name: Life

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Cauvery Water Dispute: Supreme Court Modifies Tribunal’s Award (16 February 2018)

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Cauvery Water Dispute: Supreme Court Modifies Tribunal’s Award (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Apportionment of water from the Cauvery River among Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. CASE TYPE: Inter-State Water Dispute Case Name: The State of Karnataka by its Chief Secretary vs. State of Tamil Nadu by its Chief Secretary & Ors. Judgment Date: 16 February

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Supreme Court Closes Contempt Petition in Cauvery Water Dispute: State of Tamil Nadu vs. Siddaramaiah (2018)

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Supreme Court Closes Contempt Petition in Cauvery Water Dispute: State of Tamil Nadu vs. Siddaramaiah (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a contempt petition should continue after the disposal of the main civil appeal. CASE TYPE: Contempt Petition (Civil) Case Name: State of Tamil Nadu represented by the Secretary to Government Public Works Department vs. Siddaramaiah, Chief

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Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Finding of Negligence in Road Accident Case: Archit Saini vs. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd. (2018) INSC 100 (09 February 2018)

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Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Finding of Negligence in Road Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 09 February 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 100 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI., A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. Can a High Court overturn a well-reasoned finding of fact by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal? The Supreme Court addressed this question

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Supreme Court clarifies the use of the deceased’s age for calculating compensation multiplier in motor accident claims: Sube Singh vs. Shyam Singh (2018)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Multiplier for Compensation in Motor Accident Claims: Sube Singh vs. Shyam Singh (2018) Date of the Judgment: February 9, 2018 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 7176 of 2015 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. When determining compensation in motor accident claims, should the age of the deceased or

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation by Considering Taxable Income in Motor Accident Claim: Vijay Kumar Rastogi vs. Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (2018)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation by Considering Taxable Income in Motor Accident Claim: Vijay Kumar Rastogi vs. Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether taxable income should be considered for calculating compensation in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Vijay Kumar Rastogi vs. Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision on Substituted Service in Specific Performance Suit: Neerja Realtors vs. Janglu (2018)

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision on Substituted Service in Specific Performance Suit: Neerja Realtors vs. Janglu (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the procedure for substituted service of summons was correctly followed in a suit for specific performance. CASE TYPE: Civil (Specific Performance) Case Name: M/S Neerja Realtors Pvt Ltd vs. Janglu (Dead) Thr. Lr. [Judgment

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Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Drunken Brawl Case: Atul Thakur vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2018)

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Supreme Court Reduces Murder Conviction to Culpable Homicide in Drunken Brawl Case: Atul Thakur vs. State of Himachal Pradesh (2018) Date of the Judgment: January 19, 2018 Citation: (2018) INSC 37 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar, J., Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J. Can a drunken brawl lead to a murder conviction, or should it be

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case by Applying Correct Multiplier: Nagar Mal vs. Oriental Insurance (2018)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case by Applying Correct Multiplier: Nagar Mal vs. Oriental Insurance (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of just compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding the application of the correct multiplier and future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Shri Nagar Mal and Ors vs. The Oriental Insurance

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Supreme Court Dismisses Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case: Anil & Ors vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors (2018)

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Supreme Court Dismisses Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case: Anil & Ors vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the claimants were able to prove that the death was caused due to the negligent driving of the tractor. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Anil & Ors vs. New

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