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February 22, 2025 1:01 pm

Accident—Multiplier—Deceased aged 37 years—Multiplier of 12 held to be appropriate.

Apr 8, 2017 sclaw

2007(2) LAW HERALD (SC) 1085 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arijit Pasayat The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta Civil Appeal No. 1200 of…

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Rape—By government teacher on his student outside school premises—Section 376-B IPC not attracted.

Apr 8, 2017 sclaw

2007(2) LAW HERALD (SC) 979 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju Criminal Appeal No. 293…

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Accident–Goods Carriage–Compulsory coverage in respect of drivers and conductors of public service vehicle and employees carried in goods vehicle would be limited to liability under the Workmen Compensation Act.

Apr 8, 2017 sclaw

2007(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 923 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Arijit Pasayat The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.H. Kapadia Civil Appeal No.860 of 2007…

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Accident–Compensation–Liability to pay amount–When question is linked with the entitlement of claimant to receive the amount, he was required to be heard in the appeal.

Apr 7, 2017 sclaw

2007(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 677 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arijit Pasayat The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.H. Kapadia Civil Appeal No. 412 of 2007…

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Accident–Third Party Insurance–Premium in respect of the entire risk of death or bodily injury of owner was not paid–Petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act not maintainable.

Apr 7, 2017 sclaw

2007(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 574 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju Civil Appeal No. 280 of 2007…

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Accident–Compensation–Multiplier–Assessment of–Explained. Accident–Compensation–Insured truck parked on running condition without any indicator–Vehicle dashed in such truck is entitled to be compensated by insurer.

Apr 7, 2017 sclaw

2007(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 524 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. Arijit Pasayat The Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.H. Kapadia Civil Appeal No. 255 of…

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Accident–Compensation–While parents are the claimants, the age of the claimants would determine the multiplier to be adopted–Age of deceased is not relevant.

Apr 6, 2017 sclaw

2007(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 322 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arijit Pasayat The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta Civil Appeal No. 5823 of…

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 – Section 140 – Compensation – Death of pedestrian knocked down by Jeep – Vehicle lost balance due to bursting of front tyre – Owner can be made vicariously liable.

Apr 2, 2017 sclaw

(2001) 1 ACC 152 : (2001) ACJ 428 : AIR 2001 SC 485 : (2001) 1 JT 375 : (2001) 1 SCALE 1 : (2001) 2 SCC 9 : (2001)…

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A suit in representative capacity (Order 1, Rule 8 CPC) is not maintainable if lacking locus standi, and a prior decree (res judicata) bars subsequent suits on the same subject matter, notwithstanding varying reliefs.

Feb 16, 2025 sclaw

Stamp Act State Laws

Agreement to sell immovable property incurs stamp duty as deemed conveyance via implied/symbolic possession transfer, with duty applying to the agreement (instrument), not the sale (transaction).

Feb 16, 2025 sclaw

Accident

The Supreme Court emphasized that the goal is to ensure just and fair compensation, even if it exceeds the claimed amount. It recalculated the compensation, considering the claimant’s monthly income, future prospects, 40% permanent disability, medical expenses, attendant charges, special diet and transportation, pain and suffering, and loss of income during treatment. The final compensation was determined to be Rs. 17,82,825, modifying the awards of the MACT and High Court. The Civil Appeal was allowed, with interest as awarded by the Tribunal. This decision underscores the principle of providing fair compensation to accident victims based on comprehensive assessment of their losses and suffering.

Feb 9, 2025 sclaw

Child Custody

In child custody cases, the lawpoint is that the welfare of the minor child is the paramount consideration, and a Habeas Corpus writ petition is maintainable only when the child’s detention is proven illegal or without legal authority

Feb 9, 2025 sclaw

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