Motor Accident Claims Tribunal – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Overhauls Motor Insurance Framework: Four-Layer Policy Structure, Enhanced Mandatory Cover Periods, and Nationwide Enforcement Directions

Introduction What began as a routine motor accident compensation appeal has culminated in one of the most far-reaching sets of directions issued by the Supreme Court on India's motor insurance…

Kerala High Court Modifies Condition for Release of Uninsured Vehicle in Accident Case – Allows Immovable Property Security

the Kerala High Court has partially allowed a petition seeking interim custody of a seized motor vehicle involved in a road accident, relaxing the stringent cash security condition imposed by…

Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines for Assessing Income in Motor Accident Claims – ITRs Key but Not Sole Determinant

In a landmark set of judgments, the Supreme Court has provided comprehensive guidelines on computing annual income for motor accident compensation claims, particularly distinguishing between salaried and self-employed individuals while…

Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk on Demarcated Footpaths as Fundamental Right – Prioritizes Pedestrians Over Motorized Vehicles

The Supreme Court of India has expansively interpreted the fundamental right to walk under the Constitution. The Court held that the right to move freely under Article 19(1)(d) includes the…

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Madras High Court Holds Remarriage of Widow Does Not Extinguish Her Right to Claim Compensation in Motor Accident Cases

The Madras High Court has held that a widow’s right to claim compensation for the death of her husband in a motor accident does not stand extinguished merely because she…