#Personal Injury Law

Madras High Court rules that violations of the Motor Vehicles Act, such as not wearing a helmet, do not automatically constitute contributory negligence unless a direct causal link to the accident is established. The court enhanced compensation to ₹14.07 lakh, emphasizing that disability assessment must align with medical evidence and that insurers cannot evade liability based on mere statutory violations.

Bombay High Court enhances compensation for a minor accident victim by applying the Supreme Court's future prospects guidelines, awarding Rs. 4.9 lakh after recalculating notional income, future medical expenses, and loss of amenities. The ruling sets a precedent for minor victim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, emphasizing age-appropriate income assessment and disability impact.