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
Date of the Judgment: January 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 123 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a critical question: Can a High Court reduce compensation awarded by a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal based on the assumption that the family business continues to thrive after the
Date of the Judgment: 2 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 6 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and Rajesh Bindal, J. Can police reports be the basis for deciding negligence in motor accident claims? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question. This case involves a claim for compensation after a fatal road accident. The court
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 Clarifies Inclusion of Perquisites in Income for Motor Accident Compensation: Meenakshi vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether allowances and perquisites like house rent allowance, flexible benefit plans, and company contributions to provident funds should be included when calculating income for determining compensation in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident
Supreme Court Upholds Insurer’s Liability Despite Fake Driver’s License in Motor Accident Case LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an insurance company can deny liability in a motor accident claim if the driver possessed a fake driving license. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Claim Case Name: IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd. vs. Geeta Devi and others Judgment Date:
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?
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:
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Driver Deaths in Motor Accident Claims: Kalavati & Ors. vs. Mirza Kaisar Baig & Anr. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding the assessment of income and future prospects of deceased drivers. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Smt. Kalavati & Ors. vs.
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 Upholds Compensation in Motor Accident Case: O.S. Kannan vs. A. Alima (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Review of Motor Accident Compensation Award. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Claims. Case Name: O.S. Kannan vs. A. Alima and Anr. [Judgment Date]: February 10, 2022 Date of the Judgment: February 10, 2022. Citation: (Not Available in Source). Judges: Uday
