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LOK 2026 (9) SC 167 · Supreme Court of India

K. Rashik v. National Insurance Company Ltd.

Equivalent citations: 2026 INSC 996

SubjectMACT
JudgesJustice Ujjal Bhuyan, Justice Atul S. Chandurkar
ActsMotor Vehicles Act, 1988, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Under Section 166(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a claimant has four distinct options to institute a claim application: (a) where the accident occurred, (b) where the claimant resides, (c) where the claimant carries on business, or (d) where the defendant resides. The legislature…

LOK 2026 (8) SC 192 · Supreme Court of India

Reena v. Managing Director, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation

Equivalent citations: 2026 INSC 889

SubjectMACT
JudgesJustice S.V.N. Bhatti, Justice N.V. Anjaria
ActsMotor Vehicles Act, 1988

Reversal of High Court finding regarding 50% contributory negligence – Court held that FIR and Charge Sheet constitute valid prima facie evidence of negligence – Criminal acquittal (by benefit of doubt) does not displace civil liability for negligence – Scene sketches showing post-impact vehicle positions…

LOK 2026 (3) Ker. 241 · High Court of Kerala

Shaji v. Soman

SubjectMACT
JudgesJustice M.B. Snehalatha
ActsMotor Accident Claims

Motor Accidents Claims - An insurance company cannot be exonerated from the liability to pay compensation in motor accidents claims cases when the injured person is a gratuitous passenger on a goods vehicle. The insurer is entitled to recover the amount paid from the owner…