Category: Insurance
In an insurance claim if it is established that damage was caused by fire, then reasons by which the fire took place becomes irrelevant. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that in an insurance claim if damage is caused by fire, then the reason by …
Compensation under motor vehicle Act to parents of child died attract a less multiplier than from that of a claim filed by a disabled child. In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that compensation under motor vehicle Act by parents of child died would definitely attract …
Liability under the Motor Vehicles Act can’t be decided on the grounds of sympathy alone but must be established by credible evidence – SC In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has stated that the principles of law cannot be set aside on the grounds of sympathy alone. …
Owner of vehicle not expected to verify driver’s licence to know if the licence is fake or not. Owner of vehicle not before employing a driver not expected to verify license produced by the driver to know if the licence is fake or not. ABCAUS Case Law Citation:4774 …
SC applies “pay and recover” doctrine where driver of the offending vehicle was not holding a valid driving license on the date of the accident In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court in a motor accident claim upheld the doctrine of “pay and recover” where the driver …
Dependent mother of the deceased also entitled to compensation under Motor Vehicle Act – Supreme Court In a recent judgment Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that dependent mother of the deceased is entitled to compensation under Motor Vehicle Act as obligation of a child to maintain their parent …
In an accident chain, the liability under MV Act would pass on to the vehicle which was the root cause of the accident – Supreme Court In a recent judgment, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that if an insured vehicle hits another vehicle which in turn hits a …
Income Tax Return filed after death of the deceased can not be ignored for arriving at amount of compensation under Motor Vehicles Act In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that Income Tax Return of the financial year in which accident took place but filed …
In case of difference in dates of birth between Aadhar Card and School Leaving Certificate, later is to be taken as proof of age – SC In a recent order involving claim under a motor accident case, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that in case of conflict of …
Amount of compensation claimed is not a bar for Tribunal and High Court to award more than what is claimed, provided it is found to be just and reasonable In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court has enhanced the compensation in a motor vehicle accident claim holding …
