Case Law Analysis
|Chhattisgarh High Court
Section 166 MV Act | Elder Brothers of Unmarried Deceased Labourer Are 'Legal Representatives' Entitled to Compensation Without Dependency : CGHC
Chhattisgarh High Court rules that elder brothers of an unmarried deceased labourer qualify as 'legal representatives' under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, entitling them to compensation regardless of financial dependency. The judgment expands the definition of legal heirs in motor accident claims, ensuring broader compensation eligibility for non-dependent family members.