The Andhra Pradesh High Court has held that the children of the deceased who are majors can be considered dependents in a Motor Accident Claim if the children were able to prove that they had no.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the Minimum Wages Act cannot be the only factor in determining the compensation payable to the claimants in motor accidents.Justice Alka Sarin said, "No.
The Karnataka High Court has held that unless there is some material indicating of active collusion between the injured and driver/owner of the offending vehicle to lay a false claim seeking.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reiterated that evidence in a Motor Accident Claim should be examined on the touchstone of preponderance of probabilities and the standard of proof beyond reasonable.
Changes to be made in compensation for hit-and-run accidents under the amended Motor Vehicles Act and the efficient 2022 scheme for timely settlements.