Introduction Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 192 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. Can major sons and married daughters be considered dependents for compensation in motor accident claims? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in an appeal concerning a motor accident claim. The court clarified […]
Date of the Judgment: February 7, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 166 Judges: Hon’ble Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra When a young labourer’s hand was tragically amputated in a thresher machine accident, the quest for fair compensation led to a protracted legal battle. The Supreme Court of India stepped in to address the critical
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 restores 100% functional disability for amputated gunman in motor accident case: Sarnam Singh vs. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. (2023) INSC 606 (4 July 2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of functional disability in motor accident compensation cases involving amputation. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Sarnam Singh vs. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Supreme Court Upholds 100% Functional Disability for Gunman with Amputated Leg in Motor Accident Case LEGAL ISSUE: Assessment of functional disability in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation. Case Name: Sarnam Singh vs. Shriram General Insurance Co. Ltd. & Ors. Judgment Date: 4 July 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 4 July 2023
Supreme Court Rejects Split Multiplier in Motor Accident Claims: R. Valli vs. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd. (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of the appropriate multiplier for calculating compensation in motor accident claims. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: R. Valli & Ors. vs. Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd. Judgment Date: 10 February
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Sangita Arya vs. Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims, specifically concerning the assessment of income and the application of appropriate multipliers and future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Smt. Sangita Arya & Ors. vs. Oriental
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
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a claimant’s failure to produce a driving license automatically implies contributory negligence in a motor accident case. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation. Case Name: Sri Dinesh Kumar. J @ Dinesh J vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd & Ors. Judgment Date: 15 December 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 15 December 2017 Citation:
Can a court enhance compensation awarded by a lower court in a motor accident claim? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, focusing on the adequacy of compensation for a young man with a permanent disability. This case highlights the principles used to calculate compensation in motor accident claims, specifically
Date of the Judgment: July 13, 2017 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9006 of 2017 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 25827 of 2015) Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., R. Banumathi, J. Can a person who has suffered a disability in a motor accident claim compensation for both physical disability and loss of future earnings? The Supreme Court
Date of the Judgment: May 6, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 325 Judges: G.S. Singhvi J., H.L. Gokhale J. Can a court increase the compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case concerning a road accident victim. The court enhanced the compensation, emphasizing the need
