Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Sovereign Immunity Does Not Shield Military Drivers from Negligence on Public Roads | Motor Accident Claim under MV Act : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has ruled that operating a military vehicle negligently on a public road is a non-sovereign function, making the Union liable for compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act. This decision removes a common shield used by state entities in accident claims and reinforces civilian safety rights against state-operated vehicles.