Karnataka High Court
LEGAL SUBJECT
Civil Law
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30 ARTICLES
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Mere non-consideration of an Order XLI Rule 27 application does not warrant review absent apparent error.
The petitioner had preferred Second Appeal No. 1157 of 2007 before the Madhya Pradesh High Court and had also filed an application under Order XLI Rule 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (“CPC”), seeking to produ...3 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Motor accident compensation must account for multiple income sources, future prospects, and the deceased’s correct age-based multiplier.
On 29 April 2002, Vishalbhai Jivanbhai Desai, aged approximately 21 years, was travelling by motorcycle from Prantij to Majragam with a pillion rider.3 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Income of injured student claimants must be assessed using minimum wages for skilled workers.
On 25 November 2020, the minor claimant, aged approximately 17 years and 5 months, was riding a motorcycle from Rajkot to Gondal with a pillion rider.3 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Compensation may be enhanced for injuries and treatment needs despite unquantified permanent disability.
On 13 December 2020, the appellant/claimant was riding his motorcycle from Lingoda to Agar when a Maruti car bearing registration No. MP-09-WF-4326, allegedly driven rashly and negligently, struck him near Tanodiya. H...2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Pending motor accident claimants can receive ₹5 lakh under Section 164 retrospectively, Gujarat High Court rules
On 6 June 2009, Maheshbhai Champakbhai Gamit was riding motorcycle No. GJ-19-D-3573 with two pillion riders towards Vyara when truck No. KA-01-AD-5007 allegedly being driven rashly and negligently collided with the mo...3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Withdrawal of an appeal to pursue a specified remedy does not foreclose subsequent remedies available in law.
The Appellants had filed RFA(OS) Nos. 48/2025 and 58/2025 challenging the judgment and preliminary decree dated 22.05.2025 passed by the learned Single Judge in CS(OS) No. 55/2018.3 MIN READ↗
Supreme Court
Counterclaim Cannot Be Introduced After Trial Ends If It Was Never On Record, Supreme Court Rules
The defendant’s written statement contained a counterclaim, but when the written statement was resubmitted on 29 March 2016, the defendant sought only that the written statement be taken on record because it lacked th...3 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Power companies are absolutely liable for electrocution deaths regardless of victim's negligence, rules Gujarat High Court while awarding ₹10 Lakh compensation.
On June 22, 2005, the deceased, Gopalbhai Ramjibhai Sojitra, went to the terrace of a factory premises where a portion of a service line was tinted inside the parapet. He was electrocuted and died on the spot2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Electricity companies are absolutely liable for deaths caused by electrocution even if the victim was negligent, rules High Court.
The deceased, Arjunbhai Nepali, was an apprentice with Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (PGVCL). On April 1, 2004, while checking an electric line on a pole for repairs under instructions, he was electrocuted and died.2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
S.T. Bus Driver Solely Negligent for Wrong-Side Collision Despite Criminal Acquittal; Conventional Awards Enhanced per Pranay Sethi.
On November 11, 2021, Hasmukhbhai Chauhan and his wife Champaben were traveling on an Activa when a GSRTC bus, driven in a rash and negligent manner from the wrong side, collided with them.2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
PLAINTIFF MUST PROVE NEGLIGENCE IN TORTIOUS CLAIMS; BURDEN OF PROOF CANNOT SHIFT TO DEFENDANT.
The predecessor of the plaintiffs, a casual laborer for the Oil & Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), died on May 20, 1987, following an accident during a blasting operation2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Award of Meager Compensation in Lieu of Reinstatement for Long-Term Service Mandates Upward Enhancement.
The petitioner-workman was appointed as a wireman by the respondent in 1984.2 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Review dismissed for unexplained 2166-day delay and lack of error apparent on record.
The petitioner's predecessor, Rameshwar Prasad Soni, had preferred Second Appeal No. 794/1996 before the High Court. During its pendency, he sought withdrawal of the appeal on the ground that the sole respondent, Cham...3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Constitutional courts may award compensation under public law for death caused by negligence despite pending criminal proceedings.
The Petitioners, parents of a 10-year-old boy named Mohd. Nazim, sought compensation for his death on 27th September 2014.3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Easementary Rights Cannot Be Claimed Over Private Passage If Alternative Access Exists and Prescription Is Unproven
The Plaintiff (Respondent) resides in House No. 8, situated in Khasra No. 277, Devli Village. His family carved out a private passage (12–14 feet wide) from their own land in Khasra No. 277 for ingress and egress3 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Functional disability for limb amputation must be assessed via nature of vocation over speculative earning capacity.
On August 6, 2016, Sanjay Kumar Jain (the claimant) was riding his scooter when he was hit from behind by a UPSRTC bus driven in a rash and negligent manner2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Court Upholds Separate Compensation for Loss of Foetus and Enhances Disability Assessment for Permanent Government Employees
The Appellant, a 41-year-old teacher at an SDMC Primary School, sustained grievous injuries on December 6, 2018, after being hit by an offending RTV.3 MIN READ↗
Karnataka High Court
### Legal Representatives Must Independently Establish Indigency to Prosecute Suits Without Payment of Court Fees
One Smt. Padmavatamma filed Misc. No. 39/2011 under Order XXXIII Rule 1 of the CPC seeking leave to sue as an indigent person2 MIN READ↗
Delhi High Court
Licensed mobile street vendors must strictly adhere to Certificate of Vending terms, prohibiting stationary vending in non-vending zones.
The Petitioners, thirteen street vendors, filed a petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking directions to the Respondents to allow them to peacefully vend at sites allotted under their r...2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Income tax returns filed prior to death constitute valid evidence for assessing compensation in electrocution fatals.
The deceased, Sureshkumar Keshubhai Mandaviya, died due to electrocution on August 30, 20052 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Amendments to Suit Valuation Should Be Liberally Allowed Under Order 6 Rule 17 Prior to Framing of Issues
The Petitioner (Party-in-Person) challenged three orders passed by the Trial Court in Special Civil Suit No. 4 of 2024 (formerly RCS No. 29 of 2023) pending before the Senior Civil Judge, Modasa2 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
Failure to Provide Cogent Explanation for Inordinate Delay Precludes Condonation of Limitation Under Section 5.
The State of Madhya Pradesh (Petitioners) filed a review petition against an order dated July 14, 2022, passed in W.P. No. 13380/2011.2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Claimant in composite negligence cases may recover entire compensation from any joint tortfeasor.
On October 10, 2017, the deceased, Bharatbhai Vasava, was traveling as a pillion rider on a motorcycle2 MIN READ↗
Madhya Pradesh High Court
In joint and several liability, executing courts should proceed against the owner before the driver if the driver has satisfied the principal award.
The Petitioner, a driver of an offending vehicle, was held jointly and severally liable along with the vehicle owner for a motor accident claim award of ₹14,70,344/- plus interest2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Enhancement of lump sum compensation in lieu of reinstatement for illegal termination after long service.
The petitioner was appointed as a clerk in the respondent-Corporation on January 1, 19912 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Entitlement to Future Prospects and Filial/Parental Consortium for Multiple Dependants in Motor Accident Claims
On August 30, 1999, the deceased, Deepakbhai Chhotubhai Patel (aged 32), was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by an ST bus driven by Respondent No. 1 in a rash and negligent manner.2 MIN READ↗
Patna High Court
Transposition is Impermissible where Original Declaratory Reliefs Lapse and No Independent Cause of Action Survives
The dispute centers on the governance of "Om Seva Trust." Originally, Gauri Singh filed Title Suit No. 234 of 2019 seeking a declaration of her chairmanship and an injunction against Matang Singh (Defendant No. 1).2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Gross Unexplained Delay and Negligence Preclude Condonation of Limitation Regardless of Imposed Costs
The applicants filed a Civil Revision Application challenging an order passed by the Trial Court on 23.01.2023, which had rejected their application under Order 7 Rule 11 of the CPC2 MIN READ↗
Gujarat High Court
Electricity companies are absolutely liable for electrocution fatalities regardless of negligence under the principle of strict liability.
On August 30, 2009, Dipakbhai Amrabhai Bagda died instantly after coming into contact with electric current while passing an electric pole2 MIN READ↗No articles match these filters.