CLX-RAJ-HC-2014-000019

Jodharam - Appellant Versus Suresh Kumar and others - Respondent

Rajasthan High Court · Rajasthan · 26 November 2014

Allowed

Core ratio / Key holding

The compensation payable under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is based on the principle of 'no fault' and is regardless of any wrongful act, neglect, or default of the injured person; therefore, a Tribunal is patently in error in directing the refund of 'no fault compensation' already paid to the claimant.

Headnote

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 — S.140 — No Fault Liability — Interim Compensation — Recovery

Ratio decidendi

  • The compensation payable under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, is based on the principle of 'no fault' and is regardless of any wrongful act, neglect, or default of the injured person; therefore, a Tribunal is patently in error in directing the refund of 'no fault compensation' already paid to the claimant.

Important points

  • Set Aside: Tribunal's direction for recovery of interim compensation under Section 140 of Motor Vehicles Act from claimant.

Keywords

No Fault LiabilityInterim CompensationRecoveryMotor Vehicles Act S.140

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