Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court
No Depreciation Deduction for New Spare Parts in Motor Accident Claims | AP HC Mandates Full Repair Cost Compensation
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that insurers cannot deduct depreciation when new spare parts are used to repair damaged vehicles in motor accident claims. The court also recognized incidental income loss during the repair period, setting a precedent for full compensation of actual repair costs under the Motor Vehicles Act.