Rs 1.4 crore to 3 families of 2002 road accident victims: Why Supreme Court overturned lower court rulings
The Supreme Court awarded Rs 1.4 crore to three families of teachers killed in a 2002 road accident, clarifying that motor accident claims are decided based on the preponderance of probabilities. The court's ruling overturned lower court decisions and emphasized the distinction between civil and criminal standards of proof. This judgment underscores the legal principles guiding compensation claims under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, following a protracted legal battle initiated by the victims' families.