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|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 164 MV Act | No-Fault Liability Compensation Applies Retrospectively to Pre-2019 Grievous Injury Claims : Punjab & Haryana HC
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that victims of grievous injuries in motor accidents prior to 2019 are entitled to ₹2.5 lakh compensation under Section 164 MV Act, regardless of negligence proof. The court applies the Supreme Court's Ram Murti precedent retrospectively, ensuring statutory compensation for all qualifying claimants.