Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court
MV Act Section 173 | Pedestrian Crossing 30-ft Road Entitled to Full Compensation; Vehicle Rider's Duty of Care Absolute : Karnataka HC
Karnataka High Court rules that pedestrians crossing a 30-ft one-way road cannot be held contributorily negligent, enhancing compensation to Rs. 3,16,763 with 6% interest. The judgment underscores that vehicle riders bear absolute responsibility to avoid accidents, reinforcing pedestrian rights under the Motor Vehicles Act.