Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that delay in lodging FIR cannot defeat motor accident compensation claims if claimant demonstrates valid reasons like hospitalization.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that income assessment in motor accident claims must be based on last drawn salary, excluding mechanical deductions from prior employment. Key takeaways for insurance litigation.
Chhattisgarh High Court enhances motor accident compensation by mandating minimum wage-based income calculation and adding special diet and attendant charges where disability is permanent.