Date of the Judgment: May 15, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 707 Judges: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran When a person is severely injured in a motor vehicle accident, what is the extent of the insurance company’s responsibility? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a recent case, clarifying whether an insurer can be […]
Date of the Judgment: 29 April 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 589 Judges: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran The Supreme Court addressed the issue of fair compensation in motor accident claims, specifically focusing on income assessment, consortium, and the liability of insurance companies when the driver possesses a seemingly valid but ultimately unverified license.
Date of the Judgment: February 10, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 180 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Manmohan, J. Can a higher compensation be awarded to a motor accident victim who is in a comatose state? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Prakash Chand Sharma vs. Rambabu Saini, where the
Date of the Judgment: February 07, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 161 Judges: J.K. Maheshwari, J., Rajesh Bindal, J. When a person dies in a motor vehicle accident, how should the compensation to the family be calculated? The Supreme Court addressed the issue of how to calculate compensation in motor accident cases, particularly focusing on whether
Supreme Court Upholds MACT Award, Prioritizes School Certificate for Age Proof in Accident Claim: Saroj & Ors. vs. IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. & Ors. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of authoritative document for age proof in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Saroj & Ors. vs. IFFCO-Tokio General Insurance Co. & Ors.
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Accident Victims: Rahul Ganpatrao Sable vs. Laxman Maruti Jadhav (2023) Date of the Judgment: July 5, 2023 Citation: 2023 INSC 608 Judges: B.R. Gavai, J., Vikram Nath, J. Can a severely injured accident victim, rendered permanently disabled, receive compensation that truly reflects their loss of earning capacity and future needs?
