“`html Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 673 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Justice K. Vinod Chandran Can a motor accident victim, rendered bedridden due to the negligence of their employer’s driver, receive enhanced compensation? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a recent case, where a young man was […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 13, 2025 The Supreme Court of India addressed the critical question of who qualifies as a ‘dependent’ and is thus eligible for compensation in motor vehicle accident claims. This issue often arises when assessing claims from married daughters and elderly parents of the deceased. The court, in this case,
Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 05, 2025 Citation: (2025) INSC 625 Judges: Sudhanshu Dhulia, J., Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J. When a tractor pulling an uninsured trailer is involved in an accident, who bears the responsibility? The Supreme Court of India addressed this intricate question in the case of Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company Limited vs.
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 29, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 590 Judges: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran When a tragic accident occurs, how does the legal system determine fair compensation for the victim’s family? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the death of a pillion
Date of the Judgment: April 28, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 724 Judges: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Hon’ble Mr. Justice K. Vinod Chandran When a government employee dies in a motor vehicle accident, how should compensation be calculated, especially considering benefits received under government schemes? The Supreme Court addressed this issue in New India
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 22, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 530 Judges: Abhay S. Oka, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. What happens to compensation money when the rightful recipients don’t claim it? The Supreme Court of India took up this critical issue in a Suo Motu Writ Petition, addressing the significant amounts of unclaimed compensation
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 8, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 469 Judges: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran When a government employee dies, how should compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act be calculated if the family also receives benefits under the Haryana Compassionate Assistance Rules? The Supreme Court of India addressed this issue
Introduction Date of the Judgment: April 08, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 468 Judges: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, Justice K. Vinod Chandran Can an insurance company be directed to “pay and recover” compensation in a motor accident case where the driver of the offending vehicle, carrying hazardous goods, lacked the necessary endorsement on their license? The Supreme
Date of the Judgment: February 28, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 293 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court addressed the critical issue of determining fair compensation in motor accident cases, specifically focusing on the assessment of contributory negligence. The case involved a fatal accident where the deceased
Introduction Date of the Judgment: 14th February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 218 Judges: Dipankar Datta J., Sandeep Mehta J. Can an employer suppress crucial evidence to justify the termination of an employee? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this critical question in the case of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) vs. Mahadeo Krishna
Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 188 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J. and Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. How should courts determine compensation in motor accident cases, especially when the injured party suffers a significant disability? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in the case of Sanjay Rajpoot vs. Ram
Date of the Judgment: February 11, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 191 Judges: Sanjay Karol, J., Prashant Kumar Mishra, J. How should a court determine the income of a claimant in a motor accident case, especially when the claimant has suffered significant disability? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in the case of Nur
