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Motor Accident Claims Tribunal
Aadhaar card not valid document to determine age, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled that an Aadhaar card is not a valid document for determining an individual's date of birth in legal proceedings.
Alcohol odor alone is not proof of intoxication rules High Court
The High Court ruled that the presence of alcohol odor in a deceased person's stomach is insufficient proof of intoxication at the time of a fatal accident.
Supreme Court mandates causal link between vehicle and fatality for compensation
The Supreme Court determined that establishing a direct causal link between vehicle usage and a fatality is required to award compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Thane mini Lok Adalat settles 149 accident claims worth 17.8 crore rupees
Thane’s first mini Lok Adalat settled 149 motor accident claims, disbursing Rs 17.8 crore in compensation to victims and families.
Bombay High Court bars housing loan interest deduction for motor accident compensation
The Bombay High Court ruled that interest paid on a housing loan cannot be deducted from an accident victim's income when calculating compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Supreme Court directs insurer to pay compensation for accident in Nepal
The Supreme Court of India ruled that Oriental Insurance Company must pay compensation for a motor accident occurring in Nepal, criticizing insurers for using ambiguous policy language to evade liability and directing IRDAI to consider standardizing cross-border coverage clauses.