Not Wearing Protective Headgear By Motorcyclist Cannot Negate Right To Compensation: Karnataka High Court

In a significant judgment under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Karnataka High Court has enhanced the compensation awarded to a motorbike accident victim despite the claimant not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, a violation of Section 129 of the Act. This judgment underscores the principle of "just compensation" and the importance of ensuring fair and equitable relief to accident victims, even in cases of contributory…