#Motor Accident Law

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a superdar (subsequent purchaser without registration transfer) is liable only up to the vehicle's value or the superdari bond amount, not the full compensation award. The registered owner and driver remain jointly and severally liable for the entire amount, and courts must impose conditions safeguarding the claimants' lien on the vehicle.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a claimant can recover the entire compensation award from any one of the joint tortfeasors, overturning the tribunal’s 50-50 split. This affirms that under the Motor Vehicles Act, joint tortfeasors are jointly and severally liable, expanding recovery avenues for motor accident victims.