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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
SUDEEPTI SHARMA
Amrik Singh – Appellant
Versus
Harpal – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of claim petition proceedings and tribunal findings. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. appellants contest negligence, causality, fir delay, and evidence strength. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13) |
| 3. tribunal's evidentiary assessment and awarded compensation. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. negligence proof stands on preponderance of probabilities, not criminal report outcomes. (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 5. appellate court affirms the tribunal award. (Para 25) |
JUDGMENT :
SUDEEPTI SHARMA, J.
1. The present appeal has been filed by the appellant/driver & owner of the offending vehicle against the award dated 08.02.2013 passed in a claim petition filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Hoshiarpur (for short, 'the Tribunal'), wherein the appellant/driver of the offending vehicle was fastened with the liability to pay the compensation of Rs.4,90,000/- to the claimant/respondent along with interest @ 6% per annum from the date of filing of claim petition till recovery.
BRIEF FACTS OF THE CASE
2. Brief facts of the case are that on 24.10.2009, the deceased alongwith Manjit Kaur wife of Tarsem Lal and Kul
In motor accident claims, the standard of proof is the preponderance of probabilities. Delay in FIR registration, police cancellation reports, or non-examination of all witnesses do not invalidate a ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of just compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, considering the deceased's income, future prospects, and personal expenses.
Negligence in motor accident compensation cases may be established through credible witness testimony and pending criminal charges, overriding initial inadequacies in FIR details.
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