Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 2(30) Motor Vehicles Act | Registered Owner Remains Statutorily Liable for MACT Compensation Despite Private Sale Unless RTO Transfer Completed : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that statutory liability under the Motor Vehicles Act persists with the registered owner for motor accident compensation claims, even after private sale, unless the transfer is formally recorded with the RTO. This judgment reinforces victim protection by preventing liability evasion through unregistered transactions, directly impacting sellers, buyers, and insurance stakeholders in motor accident claims.