Case Law Analysis
|Madhya Pradesh High Court
Section 166 MV Act | 50% Contributory Negligence Upheld Despite Sudden Brake; MP HC Enhances Compensation to ₹80.55 Lakh with Interest : MP HC
Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that even sudden braking by a truck does not absolve a deceased driver of 50% contributory negligence for failing to maintain a safe distance. The court enhanced compensation to ₹80.55 lakh with 6% interest, reinforcing that insurers remain liable despite partial negligence claims by the victim.