Motor Vehicle Accident Law

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Scrap Dealer in Motor Accident Case: Mohd. Sabeer @ Shabir Hussain vs. Regional Manager, U.P. State Road Transport Corporation (2022) INSC 1047 (09 December 2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Scrap Dealer in Motor Accident Case (2022) INSC 1047 Date of the Judgment: 09 December 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 1047 Judges: Krishna Murari, J. and S. Ravindra Bhat, J. Can a court enhance the compensation awarded to a motor accident victim, especially when the victim has suffered a permanent disability? […]

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Supreme Court Denies Daughter’s Claim in Tribal Land Compensation: Kamla Neti vs. Special Land Acquisition Officer (2022)

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Supreme Court Denies Daughter’s Claim in Tribal Land Compensation: Kamla Neti vs. Special Land Acquisition Officer (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a daughter from a Scheduled Tribe is entitled to a share of compensation for land acquired, based on survivorship under the Hindu Succession Act. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Civil Law Case Name: Kamla Neti (Dead) through

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Lorry Cleaner Injured in Road Accident: T.J. Parameshwarappa vs. The Branch Manager, New India Assurance Co. Ltd. (2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Cleaner Injured in Lorry Accident LEGAL ISSUE: Assessment of compensation in motor accident injury cases, particularly concerning permanent disability and loss of earning capacity. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: T.J. Parameshwarappa @ Parameshwarappa @ J.T. Parameshwarappa @ Talalkena Gowdra Parameshwarappa vs. The Branch Manager, New India Assurance

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Supreme Court Modifies Compensation for Illegal Vehicle Seizure in Consumer Case (4 November 2022)

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Supreme Court Modifies Compensation for Illegal Vehicle Seizure in Consumer Case LEGAL ISSUE: What is the appropriate method for calculating compensation for loss suffered due to the illegal seizure and sale of a hypothecated vehicle? CASE TYPE: Consumer Law Case Name: Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. vs. Nizamuddin Judgment Date: 4 November 2022 Introduction

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Housewife’s Death in Motor Accident Case: Shiv Kumar & Ors. vs. Gainda Lal & Ors. (2022) INSC 945 (21 October 2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Housewife’s Death in Motor Accident Case Date of the Judgment: 21 October 2022 Citation: (2022) INSC 945 Judges: M.R. Shah, J., M.M. Sundresh, J. Can a housewife’s income be assessed fairly when determining compensation in a motor accident claim? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question while hearing

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Raj Bala vs. Rakeja Begam (2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Raj Bala vs. Rakeja Begam (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor vehicle accident claims, particularly regarding future prospects, loss of consortium, and loss of love and affection. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Raj Bala & Ors. vs. Rakeja Begam & Ors. Judgment Date:

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Supreme Court enhances compensation for motor accident claimants: Manusha Sreekumar & Ors. vs. The United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Motor Accident Claimants: Manusha Sreekumar vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022) Date of the Judgment: October 17, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 903 Judges: Surya Kant, J. and Aniruddha Bose, J. Can a High Court reduce the compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, especially when sufficient evidence of

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Sarup Singh vs HDFC Ergo (2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Sarup Singh vs HDFC Ergo (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of just compensation in motor accident claims, specifically concerning the calculation of loss of dependency, future prospects, and consortium. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Sarup Singh @ Ram Sarup vs HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Ltd.

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Supreme Court Upholds Increased Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Roopwati & Ors. vs. Ram Kishan & Ors. (2022)

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Supreme Court Upholds Increased Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Roopwati & Ors. vs. Ram Kishan & Ors. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims, including the correct application of multipliers and consideration of future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Roopwati & Ors. vs. Ram Kishan & Ors. [Judgment

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Supreme Court Enhances Land Compensation: Harpal Singh vs. State of Punjab (2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Land Acquisition in Punjab LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation for land acquisition. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Harpal Singh and Anr. Etc. Etc. Versus State of Punjab Etc. Etc. [Judgment Date]: 23 September 2022 Date of the Judgment: 23 September 2022 Citation: Harpal Singh and Anr. Etc. Etc.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Project Affected Families in Narmada Bachao Andolan Case (22 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Project Affected Families in Narmada Bachao Andolan Case (22 September 2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Clarification of compensation for project-affected families. CASE TYPE: Civil, Resettlement and Rehabilitation. Case Name: Narmada Bachao Andolan and Ors. vs. Union of India & Ors. Judgment Date: 22 September 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 22 September

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case by Applying Future Prospects: Narayan & Ors. vs. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. (22 September 2022)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case by Applying Future Prospects: Narayan & Ors. vs. Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether future prospects should be considered while calculating compensation in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Narayan & Ors. vs. Manager Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Co.

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