#road traffic accident

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that married daughters of a deceased road accident victim are entitled to compensation for loss of dependency under the Motor Vehicles Act, even if they were not financially dependent on the deceased. This clarifies that familial status, not economic contribution, triggers the right to claim - significantly expanding protection for women heirs in accident compensation cases.

Karnataka HC upholds conviction under Section 304A IPC, ruling that when injury patterns and unverified documents raise doubts about driver identity, the accused must disprove culpability beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment reinforces that evidentiary gaps in road accident cases can shift the burden of proof onto the defense.