Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 with Section 166

Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case by Applying Correct Multiplier: Nagar Mal vs. Oriental Insurance (2018)

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case by Applying Correct Multiplier: Nagar Mal vs. Oriental Insurance (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of just compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding the application of the correct multiplier and future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Shri Nagar Mal and Ors vs. The Oriental Insurance […]

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Supreme Court Dismisses Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case: Anil & Ors vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors (2018)

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Supreme Court Dismisses Compensation Claim in Motor Accident Case: Anil & Ors vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Ors (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the claimants were able to prove that the death was caused due to the negligent driving of the tractor. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Anil & Ors vs. New

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Navjyot Singh vs. DTC (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident cases, specifically regarding the addition of future prospects to income and the computation of actual income. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Navjyot Singh & Ors. vs. D.T.C. & Ors. [Judgment Date]: December 7, 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: December 7, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Bhogireddi Varalakshmi vs. Mani Muthupandi (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Calculation of compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding the multiplier, loss of consortium, and future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Bhogireddi Varalakshmi & Ors. vs. Mani Muthupandi & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 05 December 2017 Date of the Judgment: 05 December 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 1037 Judges: Kurian Joseph, J.,

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Supreme Court clarifies calculation of future prospects in motor accident compensation: National Insurance Company Ltd. vs. Pranay Sethi (2017)

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Date of the Judgment: 31 October 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 950 Judges: Dipak Misra, CJI, A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khanwilkar, Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan, JJ. This was a unanimous decision. How should courts calculate compensation for motor accident victims, especially concerning future income prospects? The Supreme Court of India, in this landmark judgment, addressed the

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Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Anita vs. Arun Yadav (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of fair compensation in motor accident claims, specifically regarding income assessment of the deceased. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation. Case Name: Anita and Others vs. Arun Yadav and Others. Judgment Date: September 7, 2017. Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 7, 2017. The Supreme Court of India, in a recent judgment, addressed

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Supreme Court settles compensation for disability claims in motor accident cases: Ramprasad Balmiki vs. Anil Kumar Jain (2008)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: October 01, 2008 Citation: Civil Appeal No. 5949 of 2008 (Arising out of SLP (C) No. 17058 of 2006) Judges: S.B. Sinha, J. and Cyriac Joseph, J. How should courts determine compensation in motor accident cases involving disability? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case where an appellant,

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Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claim in Motor Vehicle Accident Case: National Insurance Co. vs. Amarjit Kaur (2008)

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Date of the Judgment: September 26, 2008 Citation: [Not Available from Source] Judges: Justice S.B. Sinha, Justice Cyriac Joseph In a case concerning motor vehicle accident claims, the Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether an insurance company was liable for a claim when there was a discrepancy in the vehicle registration number

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