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Tag Archives: insurance
Compensation received from Govt for a deceased employee should be deducted from total compensation: SC
The Supreme Court of India clarified that the compensation received from the Government by the dependents of a deceased employee in a motor vehicle accident should be deducted from the total compensation payable to such dependents by the tortfeasor or … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer Law, Contract Law, Employment Law, General Law, Insurance Law, Labor Law, Motor Vehicle Law
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$106 million penalty imposed on public sector insurance companies: CCI
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a total penalty of Rs. 671.05 crores (~$106 million) upon 4 Public Sector Insurance Companies for manipulating the bidding process initiated by Government of Kerala for selecting insurance service provider for Rashtriya … Continue reading
Posted in Competition Law, International Law
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Claimant can recover entire compensation from one joint tort feasor: SC
In an important ruling, the Supreme Court of India held that a claimant is entitled to recover entire compensation from one of the joint tort feasors, particularly in an accident where injuries have been caused by combined wrongful act of … Continue reading
Posted in General Law, Insurance Law, International Law, tort law
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Registered owner not liable: SC
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that the registered owner of a vehicle should not be held liable for a claim if the vehicle is not in his possession and control. In this case, the Large Bench of the … Continue reading
Posted in Banking Law, Contract Law, Insurance Law
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Voluntary contributions should be included in the salary: SC
A Large Bench of the Supreme Court of India clarified that for the purpose of deciding net monthly income of the deceased (in a motor vehicle accident), the amount of voluntary contributions made should be included in the salary. Referring … Continue reading
Posted in Insurance Law
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Government ‘owner’ of vehicle under requisition: SC
A Large Bench of the Supreme Court of India clarified that a vehicle under requisition by the State Government under Motor Vehicles Act (“Act”) from the owner makes it (government) a ‘owner’ of such vehicle till it parts with the … Continue reading
Posted in Insurance Law
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Principle of Composite Negligence be followed in a third party claim: SC
A Large Bench of the Supreme Court of India clarified that where the claimant is a third party (other than the driver/owner of the vehicles involved in the accident) the correct principle for determination of the liability is that of … Continue reading
Posted in Insurance Law
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Just & Fair compensation to be paid to child in case of motor accident: SC
The Supreme Court of India ruled that in case of a child meeting with a motor accident the following appropriate compensation should be considered as ‘just and fair’; if the disability caused is above 10% and upto 30% to the … Continue reading
Posted in Insurance Law
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Insurance Co. cant be discharged of liability if driver possessed fake license: SC
The Supreme Court of India recently held that in case of a motor vehicle accident, the insurance company cannot automatically be discharged of its liability if the driver possessed a fake license. The Court said “In a claim for compensation, … Continue reading
Posted in Insurance Law
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Compensation to injured employee not be limited to amount admissible under Workmen’s Compensation Act: SC
The Supreme Court of India clarified that when the labourer/employee is injured during the course of employment due to negligence of the driver of the vehicle which caused the accident, the compensation could not be limited to the amount admissible … Continue reading
Posted in Insurance Law, Labor Law
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