Gauhati High Court holds that limitation goes to the root of jurisdiction; failure to frame issue despite specific plea renders award void. Key precedent from *Noharlal Verma* applied.
Madras High Court holds that contributory negligence cannot be inferred merely because a vehicle hits another from behind; burden lies on insurer to prove it.
National Green Tribunal holds construction polluters liable for trout farm losses due to siltation, affirming compensation under Section 15 of NGT Act 2010.
Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds Motor Accident Claims Tribunal's power to apply 'pay and recover' even after amendments to Section 149 of the Motor Vehicles Act.