Liability To Compensate Can't Be Fastened On Owner If Vehicle Was Plying Beyond Permit Route For Relief Works: Karnataka High Court
In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court came to the rescue of a private bus owner who was ordered by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) to pay compensation to victims of an accident. The accident occurred when the bus was allegedly driven rashly and negligently, injuring a biker and pillion rider. The incident took place on a route beyond the bus’s permitted area, raising legal questions over liability…
