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Compassionate Assistance Under 2006 Haryana Rules Must Be Set Off Against MV Act Compensation: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has reiterated that courts must deduct compassionate assistance paid to the dependents of a deceased government employee from Motor Vehicles Act...
Kerala HC: Owner Can Prove Negligence Despite Driver’s Guilty Plea
The Kerala High Court has clarified that a vehicle owner may lead independent evidence on negligence before a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT), even...
Supreme Court Voices Discomfort Over Exclusion of ‘Loss of Love and Affection’ in Motor Accident Claims
The Supreme Court has expressed reservations about the Constitution Bench ruling in National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Pranay Sethi, which bars compensation for “loss...
Supreme Court Enhances Compensation For 77% Disabled Accident Victim, Recognises Loss Of Marriage Prospects And Future Medical Needs
Apex Court Expands Scope Of “Just Compensation” Under Motor Vehicles Law
The Supreme Court of India has enhanced compensation awarded to a motor accident victim...
Legal Heirs Of Negligent Driver Cannot Claim Compensation Under Motor Vehicles Law: Supreme Court
Apex Court Clarifies Scope Of Fault Liability And Statutory Compensation
The Supreme Court of India has held that the legal heirs of a driver who...
