Bombay High Court remands motor accident claim to determine actual driver, holding that Investigating Officer's testimony is crucial to establish liability under insurance policy.
Punjab and Haryana High Court holds that 40% future prospects addition is mandatory for deceased under 35, and enhances loss of consortium and funeral expenses per Supreme Court precedents.
Madras High Court holds that contributory negligence cannot be inferred merely because a vehicle hits another from behind; burden lies on insurer to prove it.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that income tax deduction is not mandatory in motor accident compensation when deceased's income is on the borderline and statutory allowances offset tax liability.
Kerala High Court clarifies that compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenities is independent of disability percentage and must be awarded based on injury severity and lifestyle impact.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that in car-motorcycle collisions, contributory negligence of the two-wheeler rider should not exceed 25%, reinforcing equitable liability allocation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Tripura High Court holds that mere presence of pillion riders on a motorcycle does not establish contributory negligence in accident claims; compensation restored in full.
Madhya Pradesh High Court clarifies that tribunals must apply 15 multiplier and 40% future prospects for 40-year-old claimants with 50% disability, per *Sarla Verma* and *Pranay Sethi*.
Gujarat High Court holds that future prospects for a young engineering student justify Rs.15,000/month income assumption, even without current employment, under Motor Vehicles Act.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that future prospects and consortium damages must be awarded in motor accident claims involving minor deceased, clarifying calculation methodology under Sarla Verma and Pranay Sethi.
Gujarat High Court holds that in motor accident claims, if income is unproven, tribunal must use minimum wage rates, not arbitrary notional figures, for compensation calculation.
Gujarat High Court holds that each legal heir is entitled to independent compensation for loss of consortium, overturning lump-sum awards in motor accident claims.
Madras High Court holds employer vicariously liable for driver's negligence when internal disciplinary action confirms fault, reinforcing principles of tort and compensation law.
Madras High Court clarifies that proof of negligence is mandatory in motor accident claims and FIR can be used as corroborative evidence under Section 157 of the Evidence Act.