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Tribunal Appeals

2 articlesLatest June 2026
Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act | Tribunal's Compensation Award Upheld Despite APSRTC's Challenge on Quantum Proof: Andhra Pradesh HC
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|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Section 166 Motor Vehicles Act | Tribunal's Compensation Award Upheld Despite APSRTC's Challenge on Quantum Proof: Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court affirmed a Rs. 15.63 lakh compensation award for a medical aspirant injured in a road accident, emphasizing that tribunals' quantum awards under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act cannot be overturned without substantive evidence of negligence or error. The ruling reinforces the burden of proof on appellants challenging compensation amounts, impacting future motor accident claims and appeals.

MV Act Section 173 | Pedestrian Crossing 30-ft Road Entitled to Full Compensation; Vehicle Rider's Duty of Care Absolute : Karnataka HC
Case Law Analysis
|Karnataka High Court

MV Act Section 173 | Pedestrian Crossing 30-ft Road Entitled to Full Compensation; Vehicle Rider's Duty of Care Absolute : Karnataka HC

Karnataka High Court rules that pedestrians crossing a 30-ft one-way road cannot be held contributorily negligent, enhancing compensation to Rs. 3,16,763 with 6% interest. The judgment underscores that vehicle riders bear absolute responsibility to avoid accidents, reinforcing pedestrian rights under the Motor Vehicles Act.

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