Motor Vehicle Accidents

Supreme Court Upholds Tribunal’s Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Hansa Devi vs. SBI General Insurance (2025)

Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 706 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Justice K. Vinod Chandran When a tragic motor accident claims the life of a family’s breadwinner, the question of fair compensation becomes paramount. The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this issue in the case of Hansa Devi & Ors. […]

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Supreme Court increases compensation in accident case due to amputation: Kanubhai vs. Jaydipsinh (2025)

Date of the Judgment: May 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 641 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Justice K. Vinod Chandran In a case concerning a serious motor accident, the Supreme Court addressed the critical issue of determining just compensation for accident victims, particularly focusing on those who suffer permanent disabilities. The case involved an appellant who

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for 100% Disability in Motor Accident Case: K.S. Muralidhar vs. R. Subbulakshmi & Anr. (22 November 2024)

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

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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)

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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Drunk Driving Misconduct: Supreme Court Converts Dismissal to Compulsory Retirement

Supreme Court Converts Dismissal to Compulsory Retirement in Drunk Driving Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the punishment of dismissal for a driver found driving under the influence of alcohol is disproportionate to the misconduct proved. CASE TYPE: Service Law/Disciplinary Proceedings Case Name: Brijesh Chandra Dwivedi (Dead) Thr. LRs. vs. Sanya Sahayak and Ors. Judgment Date: 25

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Supreme Court modifies punishment in drunk driving case: Brijesh Chandra Dwivedi vs. Sanya Sahayak (25 January 2022)

Supreme Court Converts Dismissal to Compulsory Retirement in Drunk Driving Case Date of the Judgment: 25 January 2022 Citation: [Not Available in Source] Judges: M.R. Shah, J. and B.V. Nagarathna, J. Can a disciplinary authority impose a punishment of dismissal for a driver found driving under the influence of alcohol? The Supreme Court recently addressed

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