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Non-Impleadment of Driver

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Section 166 MV Act | Non-Impleadment of Driver Not Fatal to Motor Accident Claims; Fair Compensation Mandatory : Allahabad HC
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|Allahabad High Court

Section 166 MV Act | Non-Impleadment of Driver Not Fatal to Motor Accident Claims; Fair Compensation Mandatory : Allahabad HC

Allahabad High Court holds that failure to implead the driver in motor accident claims does not invalidate the claim, emphasizing courts' duty to award just compensation regardless of procedural objections. The ruling reinforces that tribunals must apply the correct multiplier and dependency ratio, even in the absence of cross-objections, to ensure fair compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.