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Karnataka High Court Enhances Compensation to ₹27.72 Lakh for Advocate’s Death in Road Accident — “Non-Wearing of Helmet Not Ground for Contributory Negligence”

Court’s Decision The Karnataka High Court, comprising Justice D.K. Singh and Justice Rajesh Rai K, allowed the appeal filed by the mother of a deceased advocate and enhanced the compensation…

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Rawlaw October 25, 2025

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Delhi High Court: “Absence of zebra crossing is not proof of contributory negligence” — Court reduces deduction to 10% – Functional disability is distinct from permanent disability; impact on earning capacity must be specifically proved.

Court’s Decision In an appeal, the Delhi High Court partly allowed the appeal filed against the MACT award dated 16.12.2020. Justice Amit Mahajan held that the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal…

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Rawlaw June 18, 2025

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