Accident Compensation Enhanced; Presence of Two Pillion Riders Alone Does Not Amount to Contributory Negligence: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has enhanced the compensation payable to a young road accident victim, holding that a mere traffic violation, such as carrying two pillion riders on a motorcycle, cannot automatically reduce compensation unless it is clearly proved that the violation contributed to the accident. The Court emphasized that compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 must be just, fair, and based on evidence, not assumptions. Judge and Court…
