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MACT Compensation | Funds Must Be Paid Directly to Victim; Locking in FDRs Without Justification Violates Natural Justice : Rajasthan HC
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|Rajasthan High Court

MACT Compensation | Funds Must Be Paid Directly to Victim; Locking in FDRs Without Justification Violates Natural Justice : Rajasthan HC

The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that compensation awarded under the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal must be disbursed directly to the victim, not locked in fixed deposits without compelling reason. This reinforces the victim’s absolute right to immediate access to damages, aligning with natural justice and the humanitarian intent of the Motor Vehicles Act.