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Supreme Court of India holds state liable for accident involving requisitioned vehicle — “Control determines liability, not ownership,” insurance company absolved

Court’s decision The Supreme Court of India dismissed the appeal and upheld the High Court’s ruling that liability for compensation in a motor accident involving a requisitioned vehicle rests with…
Posted by Rawlaw March 25, 2026
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Madras High Court: Notional income for self-employed accident victim raised to ₹25,000— “Motor accident compensation enhanced to ₹45.10 lakh”

1. Court’s decision The Madras High Court partly allowed a civil miscellaneous appeal filed by the family members of a deceased accident victim seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the…
Posted by Rawlaw March 8, 2026
disability
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Delhi High Court enhances accident compensation to ₹76.40 lakh after recalculating disability and lifetime prosthetic needs — “Fair compensation must realistically restore dignity and mobility”

Court’s decision The Delhi High Court partly allowed cross-appeals filed by an insurance company and an injured claimant, modifying a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award and enhancing the total compensation…
Posted by Rawlaw February 4, 2026
road accident
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Delhi High Court: “Negligence Cannot Be Presumed Merely Because an Accident Occurred” — Court Upholds Acquittal in Road Accident Death; Holds Rash or Negligent Driving Must Be Proven Beyond Doubt

Court’s Decision The Delhi High Court, in a detailed judgment delivered by Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri, dismissed the State’s appeal against the acquittal of a tanker driver who was tried…
Posted by Rawlaw October 10, 2025
motor accident
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Supreme Court: “Mere Proximity of Death to Accident is Not Enough” – No Compensation for Death Without Proven Nexus Between Accident Injuries and Myocardial Infarction

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal filed by the dependents of a deceased excise guard seeking compensation for his death under the Motor Vehicles Act. The Court upheld…
Posted by Rawlaw September 8, 2025
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Kerala High Court Partly Sets Aside Conviction in KSRTC Bus Accident Case: “No Valid Driving License Was Not Established By Prosecution”

Court’s Decision In Robinson v. State of Kerala, the Kerala High Court partially allowed a criminal appeal challenging conviction under Sections 337, 338, 304A of the IPC and Section 3…
Posted by Rawlaw June 20, 2025

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