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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
SUDEEPTI SHARMA
Ruchi – Appellant
Versus
Vikas Sharma – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of case and initial accident facts. (Para 1 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. arguments from both parties regarding negligence. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 3. court's reasoning and assessment of evidence. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20) |
| 4. final judgment and remand for further proceedings. (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26) |
JUDGMENT :
SUDEEPTI SHARMA J.
1. The case is listed before this Court for referral to the “Special Mediation Drive-Mediation ‘For the Nation’ List”.
2. Learned counsel for the parties contend that the matter cannot be referred to Mediation and Conciliation Centre of this Court.
3. In view of above, with the consent of the parties the appeal is taken up for hearing today itself.
FAO-595-2006
4. The present appeal has been preferred against the award dated 24.11.2005 passed in the claim petition filed under Section 166 /163A of the MOTOR VEHICLES ACT , 1988 (for short ‘the Act’) by the learned Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Faridabad (for short, 'the Tribunal') vide which the claim petition filed by the appellants/claimants, who are the legal heirs of the deceased-Suresh Kumar, was dismissed.
FACTS NOT IN DISPUTE
5. The brief facts of the case as mentione
In motor accident claims, the standard of proof is on the balance of probabilities, not beyond a reasonable doubt, distinguishing it from criminal proceedings.
The standard of proof in motor accident claims is the preponderance of probabilities, allowing established ocular testimony to support findings of negligence against the driver.
In motor vehicle accident claims, negligence must be established on a preponderance of probabilities, not beyond reasonable doubt, and the absence of strict evidence does not negate the claim.
In motor vehicle accident claims, establishing the vehicle's involvement and negligent act is essential; mere allegations without credible evidence cannot sustain a claim.
The standard of proof in motor accident matters is one of preponderance of probabilities rather than beyond reasonable doubt.
In motor vehicle accident claims, proof is required on a preponderance of probabilities rather than beyond reasonable doubt; the insurance company's failure to provide witness testimony undermined it....
The evidentiary value of the challan pales into insignificance in view of the statement of the IO that he did not know how the name of the accused-driver surfaced in the investigation.
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