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The Himachal Pradesh High Court awarded Rs. 75,000 each for pain and suffering and loss of amenities of life to a 24-year-old claimant with 60% disability. The court added 40% future prospects to notional income under the Motor Vehicles Act, reinforcing compensation standards for permanent disabilities.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that electricity boards are strictly liable for electrocution injuries caused by unfenced transformers near schools, regardless of negligence. The ruling eliminates the burden of proving fault and recognizes children’s age as negating contributory negligence, setting a vital safety standard for public infrastructure near educational institutions.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court held that liability for accidents involving an unregistered, undelivered vehicle rests with the entity exercising actual control over it, not the buyer awaiting delivery. This ruling expands accountability for manufacturers and dealers who retain possession, and justifies enhanced compensation of ₹6.25 lakh based on the victim’s 70% permanent functional impairment.