Supreme CourtMotor Vehicle LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawTransportation LawSupreme Court Enhances Compensation to Rs.15,13,337 for Minor with 77.1% Disability; Insurer Directed to PayA bench of Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N. V. Anjaria heard an appeal against the judgment and award of the High Court of Kerala, Ernakulam in MACANov 12, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtMotor Vehicle LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawTransportation LawSupreme Court increases motor accident award to over Rs. 14 lakh, directs deposit and fixed‑deposit arrangement for minorsA Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar heard an appeal by the legal heirs of a deceased victim seeking enhancement of compensation awaNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtInsurance LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawSupreme Court Allows Insurer To Recover 50% Of Compensation From Owner And Driver Over Policy‑date DiscrepancyA bench of Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice N.V. Anjaria heard the appeal by New India Assurance Company challenging a common judgment of the UttNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtCustody LawIncome Tax and Direct TaxesLabor and Employment LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawPersonal and Family LawTax and Revenue LawWage and Hour LawSupreme Court affirms enhanced compensation using Rs.9,500 monthly income and multiplier of 14 in motor accident claimA bench of Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N.V. Anjaria heard appeals arising from a motor accident claim and addressed challenges to the quantum of coNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtCriminal LawLitigation PracticeMotor Vehicle LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawPractice and Procedure LawTransportation LawSpecial Court Retains Power To Order Interim Release Of Vehicles Seized Under NDPS Rules; Vehicle Ordered Released On SupurdagiA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard an appeal by special leave challenging the Madurai High Court’s refusal to grant interim custoNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtCivil Contract LawContract LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawSupreme Court enhances motor accident compensation, allows 40% future prospects for self‑employed and fixes disability at 41.77%A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Sudhanshu Dhulia heard appeals by the claimant against a common judgment of the Karnataka High Court arising froNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtCommercial Transactions LawContract LawLabor and Employment LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawWorkers Compensation LawCourt Upholds 50% Functional Disability, Directs Insurer to Pay Rs.48.44 lakh with Interest for Hemipelvectomy VictimA bench of Justices K. Vinod Chandran and N. V. Anjaria heard appeals by the claimant seeking enhancement of compensation awarded for injuries sustainNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtMotor Vehicle LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawTransportation LawCourt Fixes Monthly Income at Rs.12,000 and Enhances Compensation to Rs.20.8 Lakh in Fatal Highway Collision CaseA bench of Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice N.V. Anjaria heard an appeal arising from claims filed after a fatal road accident on NH‑13 near BijaNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtAccident Benefits LawCivil Contract LawContract LawInsurance LawNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawCourt Enhances MACT Award, Adopts Higher Notional Income and Directs Rs.20 Lakh for Future Medical CareA bench of Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice N.V. Anjaria heard an appeal against the quantum of compensation awarded in a motor accident claim arNov 11, 2025•3 min
Supreme CourtCriminal LawJuvenile LawLitigation PracticeNegligence and Malpractice LawPersonal Injury and Tort LawPersonal and Family LawPractice and Procedure LawConviction for “child abuse” set aside where single blow with school bag did not show intention to harm; probation ordered for lesser offencesA bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta heard the criminal appeal filed by the appellant against his convictions under Sections 323, 352 anNov 11, 2025•3 min