The Punjab and Haryana High Court increased compensation to over Rs 1 crore for a motor accident victim's family, acknowledging homemakers' economic contributions and raising notional income to Rs 15,000 monthly.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that disability certificates for employment or education cannot be equated with those for motor accident compensation claims. Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury upheld Rs 7.49 lakh compensation for victim Soumen Mondal.
The Karnataka High Court increased compensation for parents of a 2017 road accident victim to Rs 36.6 lakh, rejecting contributory negligence and holding a Tamil Nadu canter fully liable.
The Allahabad High Court has tripled compensation to Rs 16.59 lakh for a man who lost his leg in a 2009 truck accident, ruling 100% functional disability after a decade-long legal battle.
Telangana High Court criticizes Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's 'conservative' award, enhancing compensation for a 2010 victim's family from Rs 2.51 lakh to Rs 12.44 lakh. Justice emphasizes 'just and fair' compensation for loss of life.
Gujarat High Court enhances accident compensation to Rs 45.57 lakh but refuses to include Rs 10.86 lakh paid by a charitable trust, stating compensation is not a 'bonanza or jackpot'. Read the full judgment details.
Karnataka High Court holds canter driver fully responsible for a 2014 accident, enhancing compensation to Rs 3.66 crore for the victim's parents. Landmark ruling on motor accident claims.
Karnataka High Court increases compensation to ₹36.6 lakh for parents of accident victim, ruling the Canter truck driver was entirely at fault. Read the full legal analysis.
A tragic head-on collision between a cargo van and a two-wheeler in Salem's Vanavasi area claimed three young lives. The van driver fled the scene. Read the full details of the accident.
Karnataka High Court enhances compensation for a homemaker injured in a 2017 accident to Rs 10 lakh, stating household work has economic value. Read the landmark ruling details.
A Kancheepuram court lawyer was arrested by CB-CID for a multi-year scam involving fake victims & forged documents to swindle insurance firms. Read the full investigation details.
Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 2.12 crore compensation for a teacher severely injured by a school bus. The ruling ensures just compensation for loss of livelihood and medical expenses. Read the full details.
A tragic accident near Electronics City claims a man's life after he fell from his bike and was run over by a BMTC bus. Police investigation underway.
A tragic bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district leaves 13 dead and around 30 injured. CM Sukhu directs immediate relief efforts. Read the latest updates.
Punjab & Haryana High Court enhances compensation to Rs 24.16 lakh for parents of a 30-year-old electrician killed in a 2016 road accident, citing realistic income assessment. Read the full judgment details.
Tragic bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district leaves 8 dead and 5 injured. The private bus fell into a gorge near Shillai. Rescue operations concluded.
A tragic bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district claims 8 lives. Details on the rescue operation, injured, and official response inside.
Three young men from Chamba died after their speeding vehicle veered off the road and fell 300 metres into a gorge. Police have registered a case. Read the full details.
Supreme Court increases compensation for a salesman with 50% disability, criticises High Court's interference. Key legal principles on income assessment & disability restored. Read the full analysis.
A Delhi motor accident claims tribunal awarded Rs 51.5 lakh compensation to a victim whose leg was crushed. The ruling cited driver negligence and covered a prosthetic limb. Read the full details.
Thane MACT orders vehicle owner & insurer to pay Rs 24.3 lakh compensation for a high-speed 2019 crash that killed a man & left another with 67% disability. Read the full details of the tribunal's order.
A tragic road accident in Bengaluru's Nagarabhavi area claims the life of biker Prakash MD. The incident occurred near Male Mahadeshwara Temple late Saturday night. Read more about the fatal crash and road safety concerns.
Thane MACT holds ST bus driver 80% liable for 2020 collision, awarding Rs 36.3 lakh compensation to victim's family. Tribunal cites lack of evidence for driver's claims. Read the full judgment details.
A tragic accident on Chamba-Tissa road claims lives of a couple. One injured rushed to hospital. Police investigation underway. Read for details and safety reminders.
A young man and his cousin died after a truck fell on their bike near Trimbakeshwar. The victims were on a pilgrimage. Read the full details of the tragic Nashik road accident.
Two young men, Rajkumar Yadav (23) and Nitish Kumar Yadav (24), died on the spot after their speeding motorcycle hit a tree in Supaul. Police are investigating the fatal road accident.
Mumbai police confirm the Bhandup accident was caused by driver error. The BEST bus driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, leading to four fatalities. Full details inside.
North Goa road safety council reviews rising accidents, highlights failure to use MV Act's Section 198A against officials for faulty infrastructure. Calls for urgent accountability.
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
A tragic bus accident in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district has left 7 dead and 12 injured. The vehicle fell into a deep gorge near Kandakhal. Rescue operations are ongoing.