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In cases where the death is alleged to be caused by a motor vehicle accident, the courts examine whether the death was due to rash/negligent driving or other causes like murder, which can impact the jurisdiction and the grounds for stay or appeal ["2024 0 Supreme(AP) 1493"].
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References:- ["2023 0 Supreme(Gau) 1371"]- ["2022 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 140"]- ["2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 2065"]- ["2023 0 Supreme(AP) 654"]- ["2025 0 Supreme(Ker) 455"]- ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Pat) 220"]- ["2024 0 Supreme(AP) 195"]- ["2024 0 Supreme(Cal) 18"]- ["2023 0 Supreme(UK) 538"]- ["2024 0 Supreme(AP) 1493"]
Navigating the legal landscape of can be complex, especially when it comes to appeals under . This section provides the framework for challenging passed by , but there are specific grounds on which such appeals can be dismissed. Understanding these grounds is crucial for legal practitioners, claimants, and insurers alike.
When a party is dissatisfied with a tribunal's decision regarding motor vehicle accident compensation, they often file an appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act. However, not all appeals succeed; courts and tribunals may dismiss appeals based on certain legal grounds. This article explores the key reasons and legal principles that can lead to the dismissal of an appeal under this section.
Appeals must adhere to specific procedural rules, including filing within prescribed time limits and proper documentation. Failure to meet these requirements can result in dismissal. For example, if an appeal is filed beyond the without , courts may dismiss it [
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By filing this appeal under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (as amended) (M.V. ... In her cross-examination, she stated that after the death of her parents, she was staying with her maternal grandmother, but otherwise she use to stay with her parents during their lifetime. ... The learned counsel submits that before the amendment of the M.V....
The said finding is contrary to the provisions of S.166 of the MV Act and S.306 of the Indian Succession Act. ... 16. ... Hence, filed the claim petition under S.166 of the MV Act claiming compensation of Rs. 20,00,000 with interest. ... However, in view of the law laid down by the Full Bench of this court in Kannamma (supra), it will be appropriate to refer to relevant provisions of Motor Vehicles #HL_....
It is seen that the claim petition was filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act. ... JUDGMENT (Prayer: Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, against the award and decree dated 16.07.201 made in M.C.O.P.No.1251 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Principal District Judge ... In Ramkhiladi case, the claim petition was filed under....
173 of the MV Act & Order 41 Rule 3A (3) CPC. ... The MV Act does not provide for the procedure for the appeals filed under Section 173 of the MV Act, though it provides for the Forum of the appeal i.e., the High Court. 13. ... In view of the aforesaid, we are of the considered view that to the appeal under Section 173 of the MV #HL_S....
MV Act , a still wider interpretation has necessarily got to be given when Courts consider this identical expression in Section 163A of the MV Act . Section 140 of the a href=".. ... any wrongful act or neglect or default of the owner of the vehicle or vehicles concerned, or of any other person as envisaged under Section 163A(2) of the M.V.Act.” ... In paragraph 26, a l....
Act claiming Rs.12,89,500/- as compensation and during the pendency of the claim petition they filed the petition under Section 140 of the M.V. Act, read with Rule 246 (1) of Bihar Motor Vehicle Rules, 1992 claiming Rs.50,000/- as interim compensation on the ground of no fault liability. ... No liability can be imposed under Section 140 of the M.V. Act (liability to pay ....
It is no doubt true that under Section 163-A of the M.V. Act one need not prove any rash and negligent act against anybody and a claim under Section 163-A is purely on the ground of 'no fault liability'. ... An Appeal was filed before the High Court by the Insurance Company on the ground that the deceased himself was the owner cum driver of the vehicle and he was not a third party. ... S....
He argued that by virtue of several decisions of Hon’ble Supreme Court the strict prove of the accident is not required to be proved in a proceeding u/s 163A of MV Act. ... The claims are also entitled to get general damages of Rs. 9,5,00/- according to the second schedule of Section 163A of MV Act; after adding heads the award come to Rs. 3,93,500/-. ... The claimants are entitled to get just and proper compensation accor....
The implications of the first proviso to Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, has been orally argued for the first time, by the counsel for the appellant, at the stage, when the appeal itself is being heard, at the stage of final hearing, and that too without there being any ground taken, as such, in ... Vehicle Act. ... As per the statements which were recorded by PW1 Shobha Devi, PW2 H.S.Negi and PW3 D....
, (2000) 5 SCC 113 , to contend that when there was motor accident as contemplated under the M.V. Act, but it was a camouflage for murder, the petition for compensation under the M.V. ... The Insurance Company preferred an appeal before the Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench). The High Court by its judgment dated 09.03.1998, came to the conclusion that there was no motor accident as contemplated under the #....
The tribunal has failed to note that the claimant has not produced any records for the proof of income earned by the deceased and the tribunal was erred in fixing the income of the deceased as Rs.10,000/-per men sum without proof of documents. Appeal is filed on the ground that the tribunal has failed to note that the death of the deceased has been resulted due to non-wearing the protective Head Gear as mandated under Section 129 of MV Act. The tribunal was erred in awarding ....
This death is due to accident arising out of use of motor vehicle. Since the death is arising out of use of motor vehicle and the death is accidental in nature, thus in terms of Section 165 of the Motor Vehicle Act, the claim application of the claimants is maintainable and they are entitled to receive compensation. The finding of the tribunal to that effect is set aside, holding that the application of the claimants, who are legal heirs/dependents of the deceased, is maintai....
It is also contended that the Apex Court in the case of National Insurance Co. Ltd. 6. The insurer is in appeal primarily on the ground that the deceased was a workman and that the Motor Vehicle Act is not intended to cover the risk of the death of such persons. It is contended that the driver is not a third party and cannot maintain a claim for his own fault.
Therefore, the first point that arises for determination in this appeal is whether a Tribunal constituted under the Motor Vehicle Act is entitled to adjudicate an application under Section 163A of the Act where the owner of the vehicle himself is the victim and the Insurance Company coverage included his personal injury or death to the extent of Rs.1,00,000/-. vs. Rajni Devi & Ors., reported in (2008) 3 WBLR (SC) 282 and Dhanraj vs. New India Assurance Co. Ltd. & Anr., report....
8. The Supreme Court while disposing of Civil Appeal No. 3216 of 2007 in their judgment dated 24-7-2007 (reported in AIR 2007 SC 2680) referred to the provisions of Section 166(1)(c) of the Motor Vehicles Act (hereinafter referred to as the M.V. Act) and recorded that in case of death, all or any of the legal representatives of the deceased become entitled to compensation and any such legal representatives can file a claim petition.
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