Motor Vehicles Act

January 8, 2026

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 164 – Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, a claim petition filed under Section 164 (read with Section 166(3)) cannot be dismissed as time-barred. [#44601]

August 31, 2025

Motor Vehicles Act

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988), Section 166 – Deceased – 16-year-old girl studying in 11th standard – Notional income Rs.15,000 per month. [2025 PLRonline 0051]

March 8, 2025

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Motor Vehicles Act S. 173(1) – LMV license allows driving vehicles, including bulldozers, under 7,500 kg – Insurer failed to prove the bulldozer’s weight exceeded 7,500 kg – Construction equipment vehicles are non-transport vehicles – Insurers cannot deny liability on technical grounds.[#ID 425761]

June 24, 2024

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MVA S. 166 – Deceased – Child – Aged 9 years – Compensation of Rs.1,80,000/- awarded.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 - S. 166 - Deceased - Child - Aged 9 years - Compensation of Rs.1,80,000/- awarded....

NIA S. 138 – Before summoning Magistrate is expected to examine the nature of allegations and proceed with proper application of mind – Strict compliance.

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Death – Child – 12 years – Rs. 2,95,000/- – No future prospects.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 166 - Death - Child - 12 years - Income of minor girl child incapable...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Contributory negligence – Deceased travelling in cart/vehicle as passenger – No contributory negligence

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 166 - Contributory negligence - Deceased travelling in a horse cart to a religious congregation,...

IBC S. 14, NIA S. 141 – Moratorium – Proceedings against Directors/persons in management or control of the corporate debtor

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 163-A – Deceased – Aged 7 years – fit case to increase the notional income by taking into account the inflation, devaluation of the rupee and cost of living – Deem it appropriate to take notional income of the deceased at Rs.25,000/-

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 163-A - Notional income fixed under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Non-examination of Informant or Investigating Officer would not be of much value – Driver and owner did not have courage to come into the witness box

December 9, 2021

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 166 - Proceedings before the Tribunal under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Delay of four days in lodging the FIR would not be of much relevance

December 9, 2021

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 166 - Delay of four days in lodging the FIR – In motor accident cases,...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 163-A – In a proceeding under Section 163A of the Act it is not open for the Insurer to raise any defence of negligence on the part of the victim

December 9, 2021

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 S. 163-A - Grant of compensation under Section 163-A of the Act on the basis of...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Permanent disability – Functional disability – Loss of earning capacity – Manual labour – Court should be sensitive in such cases

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S. 166 - Compensation - Permanent disability - Functional disability - Loss of earning capacity -...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Contributory negligence – Walking in the middle of the road

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S. 166 - Negligence - Contributory negligence - Claimants while moving on the highway were moving...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Permanent disability – Leg amputated – Vegetable vendor aged about 24 yrs – 85% functional disability – Income taken at Rs. 6500/-

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S. 166 - Compensation - Permanent disability - Leg amputated - Vegetable vendor aged about 24...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Income – Proof of – Labourer

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S. 166 - Income - Proof of - Vegetable vendor - It is difficult for us...

Motor Vehicles Act

MVA S. 166 – Functional disability – Amputation of leg

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, S. 166 - Permanent disability - Functional disability or loss of earning capacity - Required to...

COI Art. 227 – Revision – Scope of interference is limited.

Motor Vehicles Act

Two driving licences – One forged

October 4, 2021

Driving Licence Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) - S. 149 - Driver having two driving licences - The fact...

Motor Vehicles Act

Person can not possess two driving licences at a given time

October 4, 2021

Driving Licence Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) - Service Matter - In any case, the driving licence, on which reliance...

Motor Vehicles Act

Whether a person can have two driving licences, where the 2nd licence contains endorsements?