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, […]
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
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
LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court correctly enhanced the compensation awarded by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case Name: New India Assurance Co. Ltd. vs. Sonigra Juhi Uttamchand Judgment Date: January 2, 2025 Date of the Judgment: January 2, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 15 Judges: C.T. Ravikumar, J. and
Supreme Court clarifies liability of a dealer in motor accident claims: Vaibhav Jain vs. Hindustan Motors Pvt. Ltd. (2024) INSC 652 (3 September 2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining the liability of a vehicle dealer in motor accident compensation claims when the vehicle is under the manufacturer’s ownership and control. CASE TYPE: Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Case
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: Aabid Khan vs. Dinesh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of just compensation in motor accident claims, particularly regarding the assessment of permanent disability and loss of future income. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Aabid Khan vs. Dinesh and Others Judgment Date: April 09, 2024 Date of
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“`html Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Paraplegic Accident Victim LEGAL ISSUE: Determining just compensation in motor accident claims involving permanent disability, particularly paraplegia. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Sidram v. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Co. Ltd. and Anr. Judgment Date: 16 November 2022 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 16 November 2022
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 Motor Accident Claimants: Manusha Sreekumar vs. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022) Date of the Judgment: October 17, 2022 Citation: 2022 INSC 903 Judges: Surya Kant, J. and Aniruddha Bose, J. Can a High Court reduce the compensation awarded by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, especially when sufficient evidence of
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation in Motor Accident Case: K. Ramya & Ors. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. (2022) Date of the Judgment: 30 September 2022 Citation: K. Ramya & Ors. vs. National Insurance Co. Ltd. & Anr., Civil Appeal No. 7046 of 2022 Judges: Surya Kant, J. and V. Ramasubramanian, J. Can a High Court
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Homemaker’s Death: Chandrasekharan vs. Dinakar (2022) LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of pecuniary loss in motor accident claims involving the death of a homemaker. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: S. Chandrasekharan & Ors. vs. M. Dinakar & Anr. [Judgment Date]: 11th July 2022 Date of the Judgment: 11th July 2022
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation for Engineering Student’s Death in Motor Accident Claim LEGAL ISSUE: Determination of just compensation in motor accident claims, specifically concerning the income assessment of a deceased non-earning student and the application of future prospects. CASE TYPE: Motor Accident Compensation Case Name: Smt. Meena Pawaia & Ors. vs. Ashraf Ali & Ors.
